Who is Malkey McKay? (Everton fan coming in peace)

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

Hi,

Most of us understand why Malky would want to move up to a big club like Everton and would not begrudge him his opportunities. he had a European football chance with you guys, its avoiding relegation with us.

Hi,

Most of us understand why Malky would want to move up to a big club like Everton and would not begrudge him his opportunities. he had a European football chance with you guys, its avoiding relegation with us.

Thanks for the reply Eric

What could we expect is Malky took over at Everton? Is he a defensively minded manager, or does he prefer open attacking football? Do you play on the deck or direct?

Does he play kids or 30+ players?

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

Don't worry it's fine, you're curious, as would any other fan when wondering about who their new long term succesor is.

Malky's a new breed of a manager, he doesn't really care how games are won, he just cares that their is fight from the players and completing the tasks he sets out. He'll get the players to appreciate the fans even more, he doesn't take any laid back tossers who think they're better than him, example being Anthony Gerrard, had to keep him first season as we had to rebuild but he was straight out that door when a club came calling. He's stuck with 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 for quite a long time but towards the end of this season he changed into a 4-3-3 formation, dropping talisman Peter Whittingham(surprising to PL fans who rate him highly) He likes a mix of experience and youth but his signings are predominantly youth, he thinks a lot about the future of the club, he doesn't think just for the next week, he thinks for the long term future for the club. I think with Everton, he'd go for the younger players as he wants to blend them in at the right time. As mentioned he doesn't play amazingly attractive football but we have seen glimpses of how well we can play.

Personally if he does go I hope the pressure doesn't get to him, with him having the club's future on his shoulders this season, he succeeded with flying colours, the question is what do you class as success? Continued top six finishes, getting to finals but missing? I don't think he's a top four manager by any means but I like how he thinks for the future. I'd be devastated to see him go as he really has this club in his heart after joining all those months ago and it'd be gutted to see all his work thrown down the drain if we go for someone like Mark Hughes

Hi,

Most of us understand why Malky would want to move up to a big club like Everton and would not begrudge him his opportunities. he had a European football chance with you guys, its avoiding relegation with us.

Thanks for the reply Eric

What could we expect is Malky took over at Everton? Is he a defensively minded manager, or does he prefer open attacking football? Do you play on the deck or direct?

Does he play kids or 30+ players?

A lot of times this season we've scored from set pieces, we're also a counter attacking team too. Some times he makes the mistake of shutting up shop too early, we've lost a few points this season from Malky bringing on defensive substitutes. I don't think we're a hoofing team but we're not reluctant to putting it up top to a target man.

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

First of all its Malky Mackay.

He is a very young manager in the game and has a good future ahead of him. He makes the team play consistent football whether it be stylish or not. He has played 442, 451 or more effectively 433 with us. He likes a blend of youth and experience and is always on the look out for players for the future as he has brought in Kadeem Harris, Joe Mason and Rhys Healy for the future with us. If he was to go to Everton (which I hope he doesn't) he probably would be a success. That is because he can get players for very cheap prices and are still quality e.g Joe Mason for us. He would also get rid of all egos in the squad and make the squad consistently perform.

PS- Get Laudrup instead!

i wouldnt listen to any of these, they are just bigging MM up so you take him.

truth is he's a rubbish manager and you should look elsewhere, as it would be a terrible mistake! dont do it!!!

Very passionate manager who wears his heart on his sleeve, doesn't put up with prima donas' and insists the team work hard for the full 90 mins, expects the players to work hard in training as well. very popular down here.

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

Don't worry it's fine, you're curious, as would any other fan when wondering about who their new long term succesor is.

Malky's a new breed of a manager, he doesn't really care how games are won, he just cares that their is fight from the players and completing the tasks he sets out. He'll get the players to appreciate the fans even more, he doesn't take any laid back tossers who think they're better than him, example being Anthony Gerrard, had to keep him first season as we had to rebuild but he was straight out that door when a club came calling. He's stuck with 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 for quite a long time but towards the end of this season he changed into a 4-3-3 formation, dropping talisman Peter Whittingham(surprising to PL fans who rate him highly) He likes a mix of experience and youth but his signings are predominantly youth, he thinks a lot about the future of the club, he doesn't think just for the next week, he thinks for the long term future for the club. I think with Everton, he'd go for the younger players as he wants to blend them in at the right time. As mentioned he doesn't play amazingly attractive football but we have seen glimpses of how well we can play.

Personally if he does go I hope the pressure doesn't get to him, with him having the club's future on his shoulders this season, he succeeded with flying colours, the question is what do you class as success? Continued top six finishes, getting to finals but missing? I don't think he's a top four manager by any means but I like how he thinks for the future. I'd be devastated to see him go as he really has this club in his heart after joining all those months ago and it'd be gutted to see all his work thrown down the drain if we go for someone like Mark Hughes

Great reply... thanks for this!

Tbh you could have just been decribing Moyes with everything written there... sounds almost like a replica and I can imagine for the same reasons Man U went for Moyes that we might go for your manager.

Success is hard to gauge really for us... Moyes has never won anything with us but has had us in the right half of the table all but one season and got us to a semi final and final in recent years. Many fans would take 12th place and a cup and many would accept no cups for continued high(ish) placed finishes.

I think from what you've said I could see Malky doing well but maybe not pushing us on to the 'next level', but long term could be a wise choice if he is indeed in the Moyes mould.

Thanks again for the info

A lot of times this season we've scored from set pieces, we're also a counter attacking team too. Some times he makes the mistake of shutting up shop too early, we've lost a few points this season from Malky bringing on defensive substitutes. I don't think we're a hoofing team but we're not reluctant to putting it up top to a target man.

Again very Moyes like... in fact almost a clone by the sounds of things.

Thanks for the info

i wouldnt listen to any of these, they are just bigging MM up so you take him.

truth is he's a rubbish manager and you should look elsewhere, as it would be a terrible mistake! dont do it!!!

Very passionate manager who wears his heart on his sleeve, doesn't put up with prima donas' and insists the team work hard for the full 90 mins, expects the players to work hard in training as well. very popular down here.

Thanks for the reply

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

hi again roathy

After 6 years of one of your old boys Dave Jones I think most, if not all, Cardiff fans would say Malkay Mackay has been a breath of fresh air.

MM is not just a professional manager but in my opinion is a "Modern Manager" with great media skills and nowadays that's priceless. A true fans manager and despite having to deal with all the fallout from our new owner wanting his "Lucky Red" kit MM has been the glue which has bonded this club together like no other manager in my 48 years watching the Bluebirds.

In both his seasons with us we only lost 9 games, in each season, which for us is a club record in a 46 game season. That should tell you that his teams are organised and very difficult to beat. In both his seasons with us we scored the first goal in a game more often than any other club and that fact together with the very organised way his teams are set up have delivered the promotion we have been looking for for so many years.

Being organised doesn't mean being defensive and MM has set up teams in any mix of 4-5-1, 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 in games and much depends on who we have been playing.

Above anything else I believe MM will win over Everton fans just by being himself because he is a real "Fans" manager and always shows complete respect to supporters and after Dave Jones that is such a huge change.

If he does get the job just give him a chance because in my opinion he has it in him to be the next great manager. I really think he is that good and although I'll be gutted if he does go I will understand because he will be going to a club who can give him a chance of competing at the top end of the Premier League.

That's where he belongs.

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

Don't worry it's fine, you're curious, as would any other fan when wondering about who their new long term succesor is.

Malky's a new breed of a manager, he doesn't really care how games are won, he just cares that their is fight from the players and completing the tasks he sets out. He'll get the players to appreciate the fans even more, he doesn't take any laid back tossers who think they're better than him, example being Anthony Gerrard, had to keep him first season as we had to rebuild but he was straight out that door when a club came calling. He's stuck with 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 for quite a long time but towards the end of this season he changed into a 4-3-3 formation, dropping talisman Peter Whittingham(surprising to PL fans who rate him highly) He likes a mix of experience and youth but his signings are predominantly youth, he thinks a lot about the future of the club, he doesn't think just for the next week, he thinks for the long term future for the club. I think with Everton, he'd go for the younger players as he wants to blend them in at the right time. As mentioned he doesn't play amazingly attractive football but we have seen glimpses of how well we can play.

Personally if he does go I hope the pressure doesn't get to him, with him having the club's future on his shoulders this season, he succeeded with flying colours, the question is what do you class as success? Continued top six finishes, getting to finals but missing? I don't think he's a top four manager by any means but I like how he thinks for the future. I'd be devastated to see him go as he really has this club in his heart after joining all those months ago and it'd be gutted to see all his work thrown down the drain if we go for someone like Mark Hughes

Great reply... thanks for this!

Tbh you could have just been decribing Moyes with everything written there... sounds almost like a replica and I can imagine for the same reasons Man U went for Moyes that we might go for your manager.

Success is hard to gauge really for us... Moyes has never won anything with us but has had us in the right half of the table all but one season and got us to a semi final and final in recent years. Many fans would take 12th place and a cup and many would accept no cups for continued high(ish) placed finishes.

I think from what you've said I could see Malky doing well but maybe not pushing us on to the 'next level', but long term could be a wise choice if he is indeed in the Moyes mould.

Thanks again for the info

No problem, Malky is a underrated manager in my eyes, Dave Jones completely ruined this club and Malky had to recruit a whole team in a month, I think we spent 2-4m on players in his first season, he recruited extremely well, reaching the final and getting sixth place in a tough Championship.

I agree he does remind me of Moyes, the thing is with Malky, he won't take failure lightly. A club like Everton need to be trying to do what they done around about 2004/2005?, finishing 4th! I know Liverpool got the CL spot in the end but Everton are a big club and you'll agree that the next appointment will be vital. I rate Moyes as a manager but I have my doubts about him, to say he's not been backed I don't agree with, he has been backed just the bigger clubs have been backed even more.

Exactly he may not push you onto the next level but he'll sort of carry on from Moyes job, the key is to not sell a heap load of players because that just adds more expectation to bring in the right players. Malky can work within a budget but he's not going to want to accept the same position every year, he's going to want to improve year after year.

Personally I feel you should move for the Porto manager, Pierrera I think? Experienced in Europe and what not. He's the type of man that will get you to the next level.

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

First of all its Malky Mackay.

He is a very young manager in the game and has a good future ahead of him. He makes the team play consistent football whether it be stylish or not. He has played 442, 451 or more effectively 433 with us. He likes a blend of youth and experience and is always on the look out for players for the future as he has brought in Kadeem Harris, Joe Mason and Rhys Healy for the future with us. If he was to go to Everton (which I hope he doesn't) he probably would be a success. That is because he can get players for very cheap prices and are still quality e.g Joe Mason for us. He would also get rid of all egos in the squad and make the squad consistently perform.

PS- Get Laudrup instead!

Haha well a lot of our fans want Laudrup but I'm not convinced he's a long term solution.

Thanks for the reply... so you guys will pretty much hate us if we take your manager and then your good young players too? At least you wont have Baines and Fellaini playing against you when you visit Goodison next season. I guess that's hoow things work though saldy

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

hi again roathy

I have no idea what a 'roathy' is?

After 6 years of one of your old boys Dave Jones I think most, if not all, Cardiff fans would say Malkay Mackay has been a breath of fresh air.

MM is not just a professional manager but in my opinion is a "Modern Manager" with great media skills and nowadays that's priceless. A true fans manager and despite having to deal with all the fallout from our new owner wanting his "Lucky Red" kit MM has been the glue which has bonded this club together like no other manager in my 48 years watching the Bluebirds.

In both his seasons with us we only lost 9 games, in each season, which for us is a club record in a 46 game season. That should tell you that his teams are organised and very difficult to beat. In both his seasons with us we scored the first goal in a game more often than any other club and that fact together with the very organised way his teams are set up have delivered the promotion we have been looking for for so many years.

Being organised doesn't mean being defensive and MM has set up teams in any mix of 4-5-1, 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 in games and much depends on who we have been playing.

Above anything else I believe MM will win over Everton fans just by being himself because he is a real "Fans" manager and always shows complete respect to supporters and after Dave Jones that is such a huge change.

If he does get the job just give him a chance because in my opinion he has it in him to be the next great manager. I really think he is that good and although I'll be gutted if he does go I will understand because he will be going to a club who can give him a chance of competing at the top end of the Premier League.

That's where he belongs.

I think the danger of us appointing him is that it's like for like... kind of seems a bit boring and it would be nice to have something different after 11 years just to keep things interesting

Dave Jones is a name linked with us over the years... from what you've said I'm quite glad we never employed him!

No problem, Malky is a underrated manager in my eyes, Dave Jones completely ruined this club and Malky had to recruit a whole team in a month, I think we spent 2-4m on players in his first season, he recruited extremely well, reaching the final and getting sixth place in a tough Championship.

I agree he does remind me of Moyes, the thing is with Malky, he won't take failure lightly. A club like Everton need to be trying to do what they done around about 2004/2005?, finishing 4th! I know Liverpool got the CL spot in the end but Everton are a big club and you'll agree that the next appointment will be vital. I rate Moyes as a manager but I have my doubts about him, to say he's not been backed I don't agree with, he has been backed just the bigger clubs have been backed even more.

Exactly he may not push you onto the next level but he'll sort of carry on from Moyes job, the key is to not sell a heap load of players because that just adds more expectation to bring in the right players. Malky can work within a budget but he's not going to want to accept the same position every year, he's going to want to improve year after year.

Personally I feel you should move for the Porto manager, Pierrera I think? Experienced in Europe and what not. He's the type of man that will get you to the next level.

Yeah Pierrera is quite high up the 'want' list by our fans... can't see Bill Kenwright being that adventerous though tbh. I'd like Roberto Di Matteo personally, but MM would be fine if it meant the likes of Lennon, O'Neil and Hughes didn't get a look in.

MM sounds like a young and promising manager with a grit and will to win... Probably long term exactly what we need if I'm honest. I'm feeling ok about this if it happened now... sorry that you will loose the guy who took you up though if we do take him as it's going to put a dampner on what was probably looking like a really exciting season for you

hi Andy, MM is a good young manager, he is cut from a similar Glaswegion cloth as David Moyes, however he has no PL experience and i really believe he would be better served staying with Cardiff for a few seasons and establishing both himself and the club in the PL, Thanks and up the Bluebirds and good luck to the Toffee,s next season

Malky loves his players to give 100% effort and wear their hearts on their sleeves. Imagine you having a team of 11 Tim Cahill's. Formation wise, he seems to have settled on a 4-5-1 system but i'm sure he played 4-4-2 at Watford, so he could possibly mix it up when needed. Personally I think he should stay at Cardiff this season to gain more experience.

Firstly I hope I don't get shot down for joining this forum in the hope of finding out a bit about the man looking like the favourite candidate for the Everton job... I appreciate it isn't nice when your manager gets poached by another team just as you're starting to build something!

However like most people emersed in the Premier League bubble I don't really know much about what's happening in the other leagues, so other than I know Cardiff finished top of the league (congrats to you all) and had a great run in the cup last season only losing the final on penalties I don't know much else about Malkey McKay's managerial career and his style of play.

So what are we looking at should he leave for Everton? What kind of football does he play, what formation, does he like youth or more experienced players? Do you think he'd be a success at Everton?

As the title say's I'm here in peace looking for a bit of information about one of the possible candidates for the job at my club... I hope you're able to help

I'll take on the role of a fickle fan........ the man's a genius, if he joins you it'll be a huge mistake for Everton.

Hope that helps.

I aggree with my other City fans on the playing side of the game. Malky gives 110% effort and expects nothing less of his players. He is also the ultimate professional.

One other thing I would add is his attention to detail. It is well known down here that before signing any new player he will have had his staff compile a detailed dossier on that player, including personality, social life, work commitment etc. down to the last inch. He will not allow at any cost egos in a dressing room. You're either in it for the team or you can f**k off.

How that will sit with already established Premier players I don't know, but he constantly states about leaving egos at the door. Cross that line and you will be gone.

That ethos permeates throughout all his staff and he sees it as vital to what he is trying to achieve.

I hope he doesn't leave as I think it's a bit too early, but if he does he goes with my blessing and gratitude for what he achieved with us.

The ultimate proffesional and a real leader of men. Dont expect attractive football though, Malky looks to keep a clean sheet first and foremost and then look to nick a goal from a set piece. He wont have the full backs bombing forward or his midfielders taking risks.

Not too dissimilair to Moyes really.

He is a Cardiff City, Premiership manager mate. You can have him the season after if you stay up.

*Malky Mackay

I aggree with my other City fans on the playing side of the game. Malky gives 110% effort and expects nothing less of his players. He is also the ultimate professional.

One other thing I would add is his attention to detail. It is well known down here that before signing any new player he will have had his staff compile a detailed dossier on that player, including personality, social life, work commitment etc. down to the last inch. He will not allow at any cost egos in a dressing room. You're either in it for the team or you can f**k off.

How that will sit with already established Premier players I don't know, but he constantly states about leaving egos at the door. Cross that line and you will be gone.

That ethos permeates throughout all his staff and he sees it as vital to what he is trying to achieve.

I hope he doesn't leave as I think it's a bit too early, but if he does he goes with my blessing and gratitude for what he achieved with us.

It's scary how Moyes like this guy is... Moyes always looks in to a players character, background, personality etc just the same as MM... It's why we generally have been very successful in the transfer market over his tenure and found so many rough diamonds.

Five across the middle one up front, even at home, yes you could say he was defensively minded, never mind the rebrand the dour football on show was the reason I stopped going.

Hmmmmmm. I smell a jack?

As much as I get the Moyes/Malky comparisons, I must say I'm not convinced Malky is the right fit for Everton.

Hes passionate as hell & loves to play up to the crowd, which is why he's loved here at Cardiff but I'm not entirely sure that would
play as well at Goodison.... particularly after a bad run of results. Evertonians will ask a little more from their manager than a

Also Malkys playing style is just what we demand from a Cardiff team... players that give 100% every game... we love to cheer big tackles & chasing lost causes ...again I'm not sure thats going to be quite enough cut it at Everton.

I would say Malky is more akin to the "Dogs of War" than the "School of Science" which is why he fits like a glove at Cardiff...
but that doesn't necessarily mean hes the right man at Everton were rightly or wrongly they think of themselves as football royalty and demand to see football played the right way.