So why aren't a load of Strength and Conditioning coaches being sacked? Similarly for analysts. They're all plugged in to high tech GPS stuff. Who's monitoring their work load?
***an-Walcott permanent move to York confirmed - good luck to the lad. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/24817885.york-citys-malachi-***an-walcott-makes-stay-permanent/
At least we won't get a load of ****** instead if his name now. We just scupper the future of youth. CB is overloaded, so he'd never get a look in. Positions we're struggling with, we send youngsters out on loan. No wonder any academy player who is top notch jumps ship. What is our academy for?????
So, reinforcements are absolutely necessary but Riza is already playing down our chances of landing primary targets. But who, realistically would we like to see come in or head out? It sounds like JC could be going, so another right back will be needed. I think we all want to see the back of Kanga. Nothing personal against the guy but he's just not up to Championship standard. If it were possible I'd dearly love to see Kanga out and Sory Kaba to come back in on loan. He was never the most graceful of players but he certainly knew how to finish.
More the question, who would realistically want to join us? We're finding it increasingly difficult to attract players of the right calibre.
BBC's view of the situation. Cardiff City: 'Underperforming squad needs strengthening' Dafydd Pritchard BBC Sport Wales What do Cardiff need? Goals and pace. Cardiff are the joint lowest scorers in the Championship this season and, in truth, their attack has been blunt for years. As well as finding a centre forward who can finish, the Bluebirds need to address their lack of pace in the final third. Likely business? Manager Omer Riza believes he will get some financial backing and, like his predecessor Erol Bulut, it's the attack that he's keenest to strengthen. As Cardiff battle against relegation for a third season out of four, however, they are going to be a tough sell for any prospective signings. Any notable departures? Losing centre-back Mark McGuinness to Luton in the summer was a blow but it's a measure of Cardiff's current standing that not many – if any – of their players are likely to attract interest in January. Some youngsters might leave on loan, fringe players could be moved on, but the first-team regulars are unlikely to be poached anytime soon. How key is the window? It will certainly have a big bearing on whether or not Cardiff stay up. There was actually a little cautious optimism at the start of the season after some encouraging summer signings but that has proved to be misplaced so far. On paper, this looks like a comfortable mid-table Championship squad, but it's underperforming and in need of strengthening.
He isn't there to be liked, he's there to get a job done. If he's the good cop, who is the bad cop? You have to have a bad cop.
Wintle back from Millwall is likely. On season long loan but Riza seems keen and is negotiating to get him back, and it looks like Wintle is up for it too.
I'm not too disgruntled by this given what we have and what else is available and willing to come here.
On occasions in previous seasons Wintle was exceptional. IMO he’s a better option than Ralls and with Turnbull long time injured and Chambers and Siopis not wholly convincing in central midfield he’d add another option for Riza.
