Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:33 pm
Couple of articles I found today in case you haven't read them, first I have heard about Mackie getting a bluebirds tattoo probably a load a blarney.
Cardiff City have today been linked with an audacious bid to bring QPR striker Jamie Mackie to the Cardiff City Stadium. The R's are looking to offload a number of players to make space for Mark Hughes to reshape the squad he inherited from departed manager Neil Warnock.
Mackie was a key figure for QPR until a serious injury saw him sidelined for almost a year. He has now returned to action, but has struggled for regular gametime in Rangers' disappointing season to date.
With a price tag in excess of £1m, the signing of Mackie remains a long shot for Cardiff City but both clubs have Malaysian owners and the former Plymouth Argyle man has a key advantage in that he can operate up-front, or in a wide role adding creativity, direct running and a potent goal threat.
A slightly more tenuous link between Cardiff City and Jamie Mackie is his latest addition to his (extensive) collection of tattoos. Mackie recently had a large Bluebird inked onto the inside of his right arm....
Any deal is surely a long way off, but recruiting Mackie would be a strong statement of intent from Cardiff City, providing quality alternatives to the two positions which most need strengthening.
Cardiff City are thought to be preparing a bid to bring creative winger David Templeton from SPL side Hearts. The Bluebirds have watched the 23 year old Scotsman on a number of occasions and he is seen by Malky Mackay as a player who fits the current CCFC ethos and who would add something to the team.
City are lacking in severaL areas at the moment, and desperately need a pacy, skilful option on the right wing. Don cowie prefers to tuck in, and we lack natural width. We also are without too many people who like the ball at their feet and are capable of driving at defenders to frce them back and creat space for the likes of Kenny Miller.
Hearts are not looking to offload one of their more promising young players, but the Tynecastle side are in financial dire straits and any serious offers would have to be considered. The Bluebirds were knocked back with a £400k bid for Brighton winger Craig Noone - so Hearts will know there is money there to be spent. Whether their valuation of Hamilton exceeds that figure remains to be seen.
Malky Mackay has a number of potential targets in mind, and is sure to assess all his options before making a move. He has a shortlist of permanent and loan signings to consider, with a carefully set budget he will work within. A winger with pace, and a powerful striker are both on his wanted list while further depth in central midfield is also a possibility.
If signed, Templeton would add yet another Scottish voice to the CCFC squad with the likes of McNaughton, Cowie, Conway, Miller and Marshall all regular starters for the Bluebirds.
We will have to wait to see if anything actually materialises from this and if it does only time will tell if they are going to do a job for us.
Cardiff City have today been linked with an audacious bid to bring QPR striker Jamie Mackie to the Cardiff City Stadium. The R's are looking to offload a number of players to make space for Mark Hughes to reshape the squad he inherited from departed manager Neil Warnock.
Mackie was a key figure for QPR until a serious injury saw him sidelined for almost a year. He has now returned to action, but has struggled for regular gametime in Rangers' disappointing season to date.
With a price tag in excess of £1m, the signing of Mackie remains a long shot for Cardiff City but both clubs have Malaysian owners and the former Plymouth Argyle man has a key advantage in that he can operate up-front, or in a wide role adding creativity, direct running and a potent goal threat.
A slightly more tenuous link between Cardiff City and Jamie Mackie is his latest addition to his (extensive) collection of tattoos. Mackie recently had a large Bluebird inked onto the inside of his right arm....
Any deal is surely a long way off, but recruiting Mackie would be a strong statement of intent from Cardiff City, providing quality alternatives to the two positions which most need strengthening.
Cardiff City are thought to be preparing a bid to bring creative winger David Templeton from SPL side Hearts. The Bluebirds have watched the 23 year old Scotsman on a number of occasions and he is seen by Malky Mackay as a player who fits the current CCFC ethos and who would add something to the team.
City are lacking in severaL areas at the moment, and desperately need a pacy, skilful option on the right wing. Don cowie prefers to tuck in, and we lack natural width. We also are without too many people who like the ball at their feet and are capable of driving at defenders to frce them back and creat space for the likes of Kenny Miller.
Hearts are not looking to offload one of their more promising young players, but the Tynecastle side are in financial dire straits and any serious offers would have to be considered. The Bluebirds were knocked back with a £400k bid for Brighton winger Craig Noone - so Hearts will know there is money there to be spent. Whether their valuation of Hamilton exceeds that figure remains to be seen.
Malky Mackay has a number of potential targets in mind, and is sure to assess all his options before making a move. He has a shortlist of permanent and loan signings to consider, with a carefully set budget he will work within. A winger with pace, and a powerful striker are both on his wanted list while further depth in central midfield is also a possibility.
If signed, Templeton would add yet another Scottish voice to the CCFC squad with the likes of McNaughton, Cowie, Conway, Miller and Marshall all regular starters for the Bluebirds.
We will have to wait to see if anything actually materialises from this and if it does only time will tell if they are going to do a job for us.
Re: Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:26 pm
I noticed his tattoo the other day on t.v! It's remarkably like our emblem. Thought he was brill in the championship last season before the injury. Could be a brilliant addition.
Would be great if the malaysians freed up £3m in a push for promotion. Mackie, Noone and Templeton would go a long way to completing the squad.
Would be great if the malaysians freed up £3m in a push for promotion. Mackie, Noone and Templeton would go a long way to completing the squad.
Re: Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:55 pm
Malky seems to like players who have had a long term injury 
Being serious signing Templeton and Mackie would be great business
Being serious signing Templeton and Mackie would be great business
Re: Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:03 pm
If you put yourself in Mackies position its easy to see why he would want to pick Cardiff.Besides playing alongside his fellow internationals and compatriots and having a top class manager he will see plenty of first team football and im sure he would enjoy pushing for the prem again and being back in the spotlight.
Besides everything else he is the type of player were looking for both in his attitude, quality and where he can play. I have a gut feeling that he has a desire to come here its just a question of us being able to come up with the 1 million plus to get him. Come on we have come this far lets finish what we have started or end up like Watford did last season. I'm sure it would be a very similar story for Templeton to.
Besides everything else he is the type of player were looking for both in his attitude, quality and where he can play. I have a gut feeling that he has a desire to come here its just a question of us being able to come up with the 1 million plus to get him. Come on we have come this far lets finish what we have started or end up like Watford did last season. I'm sure it would be a very similar story for Templeton to.
Re: Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:21 pm
Mackie up top with Miller and Noone out wide??
Nice thought!!
Come on Malky!!!
Nice thought!!
Come on Malky!!!
Re: Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:44 pm
Mackie would be a superb addition to your team.
Absolutely top class attitude a work rate that could never be bettered & has the heart of a lion.
For QPR in the CCC he was brilliant, a player that takes games by the scruff of the neck & doesn't give defenders a second rest, constantly at them & causing havoc & of course he has a good eye for goal. He has started nearly all games for QPR this season but is not doing great & it really does look like he is out of his depth at the top level. He has a habit of running down blind alleys quite often & hasn't got much to his game other than running, chasing & being a general nuisance.
Big crowd favourite as he always gives 150% but won't be required for much longer once Sparky gets other targets in.
Would be a very wise move Cardiff snapping him up.
Absolutely top class attitude a work rate that could never be bettered & has the heart of a lion.
For QPR in the CCC he was brilliant, a player that takes games by the scruff of the neck & doesn't give defenders a second rest, constantly at them & causing havoc & of course he has a good eye for goal. He has started nearly all games for QPR this season but is not doing great & it really does look like he is out of his depth at the top level. He has a habit of running down blind alleys quite often & hasn't got much to his game other than running, chasing & being a general nuisance.
Big crowd favourite as he always gives 150% but won't be required for much longer once Sparky gets other targets in.
Would be a very wise move Cardiff snapping him up.
Re: Mackie's new tattoo and Hearts cash crisis.
Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:51 pm
Stan-QPR wrote:Mackie would be a superb addition to your team.
Absolutely top class attitude a work rate that could never be bettered & has the heart of a lion.
For QPR in the CCC he was brilliant, a player that takes games by the scruff of the neck & doesn't give defenders a second rest, constantly at them & causing havoc & of course he has a good eye for goal. He has started nearly all games for QPR this season but is not doing great & it really does look like he is out of his depth at the top level. He has a habit of running down blind alleys quite often & hasn't got much to his game other than running, chasing & being a general nuisance.
Big crowd favourite as he always gives 150% but won't be required for much longer once Sparky gets other targets in.
Would be a very wise move Cardiff snapping him up.
Cheers mate, my fear is though that we dont have 1.5m or wot eva it is to splash on him, hope im wrong, maybe malky will convince VT to grease his palm during his 4 days over in malaysia