' Russell Slade Says its my decision,not Vincent Tan's '

Cardiff City centre-back Juan Cala set for January exit as club reviews his use of social media, says Russell Slade

Friday Nov 28, 2014

By Simon Gaskell

Cala accused the Bluebirds of a lack of 'respect' this week after tweeting a picture of himself at the club's Academy but Slade says he is doing rehab work there, not training with the under-18s.


Cardiff City manager Russell Slade has revealed unhappy centre-back Juan Cala is set to move on in January as he denied Vincent Tan had any influence on the Spaniard being left out of the first-team picture.

Cala, who has only made three appearances this season - two in the Capital One Cup - took to Twitter this week to accuse the club of a lack of respect over being forced to train with the club's academy.

The ex-Sevilla man later said he wanted his future resolved as soon as possible.

At his weekly press conference on Friday, Bluebirds boss Slade said that given the club was well-stocked with centre-backs and after recent talks with his agent it had been agreed that they would try to move Cala on in the January transfer window.

He added the club was reviewing Cala's use of social media and whether he had broken any of the club's disciplinary rules.

Slade said: "That is an internal viewpoint taken on that - whether he used it in an appropriate manner and whether he stepped over the mark. I have spoken to him.

"We spoke to his agent two to three weeks ago about his situation and it was agreed we would look to move Juan on in January transfer window.

"I can’t be more honest with him than that. we have a lot of talented centre-halves."

Cala only joined the Bluebirds in January after terminating his contract with Sevilla but looks set for a return to his homeland less than a year after arriving.

On Cala's prospective move, Slade said: "That’s for Juan and his people to work on, probably in Spain.

"That is what they are looking at. I believe in the summer there was some interest in him at that stage, but the football club turned that down. I have made it clear he can go as long as everything is right financially."

Slade denied Cala was being forced to train with the under-18s at the club's academy, as suggested by his tweet this week, saying he was doing rehabilitation work there instead.


He went onto say his continued omission from the team was a 'a management decision' and nothing to do with owner Vincent Tan.

In response to a question on whether Cala had been a disruptive influence, Slade said: "That’s not for me to comment on. Whether we ask for a fee will be an executive decision. I have made my feelings clear.

"I am sure Vincent Tan has a view, but it was a management decision."

Slade said it was unlikely Cala would feature again for the club, despite the fact Bruno Manga will miss this weekend's trip to Watford with a calf injury.

He added: "I can’t see where we have an injury crisis. Turner and Morrison have been playing and Manga trying to get back. That is one of our stronger areas in the team."

refused permission to leave in the summer, to then go on to sign 2 new centre backs. The guy you tell you have complete faith in and should stay on is then told to train with the academy.

refused permission to leave in the summer, to then go on to sign 2 new centre backs. The guy you tell you have complete faith in and should stay on is then told to train with the academy.

You do wonder what the hell OGS was thinking in the summer

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

I wonder what Slade means by "management decision". That doesn't mean it's solely his own decision does it!

Seems like Slade will say what he is supposed to say, all sounds like a load of sh1t to me but then most of his interviews do.

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

Tan potentially picking the team was certainly open to debate, that would not be the case at other clubs as it would be deemed too far-fetched, whereas with Tan, it was not inconceivable, Vince not allowing Slade a backroom team sparked rumours of interference. I have no problems admitting I thought Tan was more hands-on and got it wrong. It looks more than likely Vince singles-out players not available for selection, due to vendettas/perceived mal-practice from the agents of those he bought

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

Tan potentially picking the team was certainly open to debate, that would not be the case at other clubs as it would be deemed too far-fetched, whereas with Tan, it was not inconceivable, Vince not allowing Slade a backroom team sparked rumours of interference. I have no problems admitting I thought Tan was more hands-on and got it wrong. It looks more than likely Vince singles-out players not available for selection, due to vendettas/perceived mal-practice from the agents of those he bought

but we went for kevin nugget and he said no ,slade only wanted him so I don't know why your saying tan isn't allowing slade a back room staff

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

Tan potentially picking the team was certainly open to debate, that would not be the case at other clubs as it would be deemed too far-fetched, whereas with Tan, it was not inconceivable, Vince not allowing Slade a backroom team sparked rumours of interference. I have no problems admitting I thought Tan was more hands-on and got it wrong. It looks more than likely Vince singles-out players not available for selection, due to vendettas/perceived mal-practice from the agents of those he bought

but we went for kevin nugget and he said no ,slade only wanted him so I don't know why your saying tan isn't allowing slade a back room staff

I'm not sure if Nugent was officially approached, maybe someone can find something on that but I do remember the speculation he was as he is ex Cardiff of course.

There is no way in hell Slade would want Young as his No 2, I just can't imagine Slade not finding a No2 after 20 years in the game

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

Tan potentially picking the team was certainly open to debate, that would not be the case at other clubs as it would be deemed too far-fetched, whereas with Tan, it was not inconceivable, Vince not allowing Slade a backroom team sparked rumours of interference. I have no problems admitting I thought Tan was more hands-on and got it wrong. It looks more than likely Vince singles-out players not available for selection, due to vendettas/perceived mal-practice from the agents of those he bought

but we went for kevin nugget and he said no ,slade only wanted him so I don't know why your saying tan isn't allowing slade a back room staff

I'm not sure if Nugent was officially approached, maybe someone can find something on that but I do remember the speculation he was as he is ex Cardiff of course.

There is no way in hell Slade would want Young as his No 2, I just can't imagine Slade not finding a No2 after 20 years in the game

Nugget came out in the press and said he's staying and doesn't want to join Cardiff so I'm assuming that contact was made in some form

We don't know the truth, it could be slade saying what he needs to or being totally honest. What I do know is that while I loved calas passion at Everton his over complicating defending against Sunderland was dire. He is no doubt on a decent wage, good luck to him but no great loss for ccfc. We have in my opinion better centre halves suited to the championship.

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

Tan potentially picking the team was certainly open to debate, that would not be the case at other clubs as it would be deemed too far-fetched, whereas with Tan, it was not inconceivable, Vince not allowing Slade a backroom team sparked rumours of interference. I have no problems admitting I thought Tan was more hands-on and got it wrong. It looks more than likely Vince singles-out players not available for selection, due to vendettas/perceived mal-practice from the agents of those he bought

but we went for kevin nugget and he said no ,slade only wanted him so I don't know why your saying tan isn't allowing slade a back room staff

I'm not sure if Nugent was officially approached, maybe someone can find something on that but I do remember the speculation he was as he is ex Cardiff of course.

There is no way in hell Slade would want Young as his No 2, I just can't imagine Slade not finding a No2 after 20 years in the game

Nugget came out in the press and said he's staying and doesn't want to join Cardiff so I'm assuming that contact was made in some form

Maybe Slade sees something in Young that Port Talbot didn't, their loss is our gain

So the people saying it's tan picking the team and it was tan this and that! are just full of Shit !

Tan potentially picking the team was certainly open to debate, that would not be the case at other clubs as it would be deemed too far-fetched, whereas with Tan, it was not inconceivable, Vince not allowing Slade a backroom team sparked rumours of interference. I have no problems admitting I thought Tan was more hands-on and got it wrong. It looks more than likely Vince singles-out players not available for selection, due to vendettas/perceived mal-practice from the agents of those he bought

but we went for kevin nugget and he said no ,slade only wanted him so I don't know why your saying tan isn't allowing slade a back room staff

I'm not sure if Nugent was officially approached, maybe someone can find something on that but I do remember the speculation he was as he is ex Cardiff of course.

There is no way in hell Slade would want Young as his No 2, I just can't imagine Slade not finding a No2 after 20 years in the game

Nugget came out in the press and said he's staying and doesn't want to join Cardiff so I'm assuming that contact was made in some form

Maybe Slade sees something in Young that Port Talbot didn't, their loss is our gain

he might be a good no 2 but a Shit manager plenty of others are Luke that

It's not that I actually think tan picks the team, but I take what slade says with a pinch of salt after the,"matts in injured, not the right attitude"fiasco...