" Malky thoughts on the squad going into January. "

CARDIFF CITY boss Malky Mackay has warned the Bluebirds will have to be “unbelievably lucky” to go up at the end of the season – unless they strengthen the team in the January transfer window.

Mackay had to embark on a massive rebuilding job when he arrived in the summer, but his side have exceeded all expectations currently lying third in the Championship.

Tomorrow they face a stern test as fourth-placed Middlesbrough visit, but ahead of that mouthwatering clash Mackay admitted it will be difficult to maintain current progress without fresh faces arriving in a few weeks’ time.


“At the moment I would suggest we are going to have to be unbelievably lucky when it comes to injuries and suspensions to do it,” said Mackay.

“With what we have got right now, we have a situation where our starting XI has had to be patched up for a month.

“If we get to play our best XI every week then I know we are capable of competing with anyone in this division. We have competed with everyone with our starting team.


“But can I put them out? Can I guarantee they will be out for the next 25 games? Absolutely not. We need a bigger squad.”

Mackay knows he is working within a limited budget at the club, but is content with the assurances he has received from his board.

He is looking for a minimum of two new players in January, but admits it might require a dip into the loan market to achieve it.

“January is a funny market because everybody’s price is inflated if they are still in contract,” added Mackay.

“If a player has a year and a half left, clubs don’t need to sell unless they are desperate for cash.

“Basically, you are at the mercy of the selling club and there’s no bargaining power. Club’s ask what they want.

“Loans absolutely do come into it. You look at the reshuffle in the Premier League and players not available on loan now might become available in January.”



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Is he preparing us for no signings ?

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis in fairness most of us agree that the squad needs extra bodies, but they have to be of sufficient quality. It is no good going down the sign anybody and hope policy followed by Dave Jones and TBH I would prefer no signings than see another JLS, Bywater, JET or Koumas arrive.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis in fairness most of us agree that the squad needs extra bodies, but they have to be of sufficient quality. It is no good going down the sign anybody and hope policy followed by Dave Jones and TBH I would prefer no signings than see another JLS, Bywater, JET or Koumas arrive.

Tony, I do agree with you on that, they def have to be quality and players Malky feels comfortable with.
But this is not the first time Malky has come out publicly regarding strengthening.

Malky is a top class manager doing a fantastic job this season, in this interview he has set out his stall - he wants and needs new players in January. It's now up to the board to respond.

He deserves to be backed 100%, TG said to BBC Wales that MM would be backed in January months ago. If they let him down it will be a huge disappointment, if they don't back him know in the position we are in, will they ever???

It's always been very simple.

This team is fantastic but the squad is too thin to cope when we cant pick our first XI.

I agree with Malky that we don't want just any average loan player to make up the numbers and I think he'll make the right call.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis in fairness most of us agree that the squad needs extra bodies, but they have to be of sufficient quality. It is no good going down the sign anybody and hope policy followed by Dave Jones and TBH I would prefer no signings than see another JLS, Bywater, JET or Koumas arrive.

Tony, I do agree with you on that, they def have to be quality and players Malky feels comfortable with.
But this is not the first time Malky has come out publicly regarding strengthening.

Annis I think MM is saying he wants to sign players but hasn't been given the resouces to get the quality and numbers he wants. Like the next fan I would love the money to appear out of thin air but I don't think that will happen and I certainly don't want more debt loaded against the club. At best I think we might get one quality loan signing.

However, if someone could be pursuaded to invest in shares it could prove pivitol but who out there would do that?

That said I found out the other day that Vincent Tan has a wealthy brother called Danny who runs his own successful business. I was thinking of dropping him an Email

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis in fairness most of us agree that the squad needs extra bodies, but they have to be of sufficient quality. It is no good going down the sign anybody and hope policy followed by Dave Jones and TBH I would prefer no signings than see another JLS, Bywater, JET or Koumas arrive.

Tony, I do agree with you on that, they def have to be quality and players Malky feels comfortable with.
But this is not the first time Malky has come out publicly regarding strengthening.

Annis I think MM is saying he wants to sign players but hasn't been given the resouces to get the quality and numbers he wants. Like the next fan I would love the money to appear out of thin air but I don't think that will happen and I certainly don't want more debt loaded against the club. At best I think we might get one quality loan signing.

However, if someone could be pursuaded to invest in shares it could prove pivitol but who out there would do that?

That said I found out the other day that Vincent Tan has a wealthy brother called Danny who runs his own successful business. I was thinking of dropping him an Email

Tony, Even if they dont want to further invest in us, the Carling Cup money should def be used.

For months people have said we needed players and wouldnt manage without them yet its 16 dec now and we havent lost in 11 and won the majority of them. Think of all those wages we have saved

We certainly need a few more players and also to get rid of some if we want to sustain this kind of form but it has to be the right players at the right time otherwise its pointless.

For months people have said we needed players and wouldnt manage without them yet its 16 dec now and we havent lost in 11 and won the majority of them. Think of all those wages we have saved

We certainly need a few more players and also to get rid of some if we want to sustain this kind of form but it has to be the right players at the right time otherwise its pointless.

Luke, I proved you wrong with Dave Jones, I really hope I dont prove you wrong this time, as honestly I really feel we need them and so does Malky in my opinion.

For months people have said we needed players and wouldnt manage without them yet its 16 dec now and we havent lost in 11 and won the majority of them. Think of all those wages we have saved

We certainly need a few more players and also to get rid of some if we want to sustain this kind of form but it has to be the right players at the right time otherwise its pointless.

Luke, I proved you wrong with Dave Jones, I really hope I dont prove you wrong this time, as honestly I really feel we need them and so does Malky in my opinion.

Annis it's not a case of being proved right or wrong, i don't think anybody on here honestly believes that we have enough depth in the squad to sustain a challenge this year unless we sign a couple of players.
The difference between what seems to be two camps on here is this seasons expectations.
one group seems to want the board to gamble to get to the premier league especially having seen the wonders malky has done so far.
The other group would prefer the board be more prudent and not continue to gamble like we have in recent years. i know i'm prepared to finish 8-10th this year then give malky next summer to reinforce his squad to mount a serious challenge next season.

If we can manage to get a few players in january without breaking the budget i certainly wouldnt turn it down but i wont be too disheartened if we dont

For months people have said we needed players and wouldnt manage without them yet its 16 dec now and we havent lost in 11 and won the majority of them. Think of all those wages we have saved

We certainly need a few more players and also to get rid of some if we want to sustain this kind of form but it has to be the right players at the right time otherwise its pointless.

Luke, I proved you wrong with Dave Jones, I really hope I dont prove you wrong this time, as honestly I really feel we need them and so does Malky in my opinion.

Annis we do need more player but if we cant afford them then thats that as far as im conerned. We may not go up but thats fine with me if it means the club can continue.

IMO Jan is and has always been the time we need to add players I think the results in the last 11 games show we didnt need players before, even if we lose tomorrow it wont be because we didnt get loans in. It will be tough over x-mas no doubt but it always is anyway. It will be interesting to see if the likes of Earnie, Rudy cant step up now if needed over x-mas and if not they can go in Jan and replaced.

For months people have said we needed players and wouldnt manage without them yet its 16 dec now and we havent lost in 11 and won the majority of them. Think of all those wages we have saved

We certainly need a few more players and also to get rid of some if we want to sustain this kind of form but it has to be the right players at the right time otherwise its pointless.

Luke, I proved you wrong with Dave Jones, I really hope I dont prove you wrong this time, as honestly I really feel we need them and so does Malky in my opinion.

Annis we do need more player but if we cant afford them then thats that as far as im conerned. We may not go up but thats fine with me if it means the club can continue.

IMO Jan is and has always been the time we need to add players I think the results in the last 11 games show we didnt need players before, even if we lose tomorrow it wont be because we didnt get loans in. It will be tough over x-mas no doubt but it always is anyway. It will be interesting to see if the likes of Earnie, Rudy cant step up now if needed over x-mas and if not they can go in Jan and replaced.

Luke, I wont blame Malky if we dont go up or be annoyed with him, to me this is the 3rd statement Malky has said since Oct about needing more players, surely that tells you that he is hinting/asking/saying he needs them ?

Yeah he wants more players, we all do and to go up im 99% sure we will need some players coming in if we want to go up.
It will be an interesting Jan for sure.

IMO though I dont think we need more players just better quality players, the likes of Gypes, Keinan, Parkin wont get game time and I would bet are all on good wages. Its always those squad players who dont play that kill the wage bill. If we can lose those three and bring in two players that are first 11 players I think it would be a huge boost.

Yeah he wants more players, we all do and to go up im 99% sure we will need some players coming in if we want to go up.
It will be an interesting Jan for sure.

IMO though I dont think we need more players just better quality players, the likes of Gypes, Keinan, Parkin wont get game time and I would bet are all on good wages. Its always those squad players who dont play that kill the wage bill. If we can lose those three and bring in two players that are first 11 players I think it would be a huge boost.

We have to lose players Luke - you are right! They are like leaches sucking the blood out of the budget, Malky obviously has hinted in more ways than one about shifting players out/in! I just hope the board are intelligent enough to see what he's doing on a limited budget and with low resource. If we can lose just those 3 players and keep Wildig, Jarvis etc etc out on loan than that will free up a hell of a lot of the weekly budget in wages, and allow us to bring some one in - BUT like you - I want to bring quality into the side, rather than just dip into the loan market just to boost numbers.

I believe we will beat Boro tomorrow, as we have a fully fit squad apart from McPhail, and they are missing their most influential player. Emnes. Last season he cost us 9pts!!! and automatic promotion (indirectly)

The crowd NEED and MUST step up tomorrow, It will play a big part in the decision of The board releasing money for players IMO. if we win. and put a solid stamp on our 3rd/Joint 2nd place in the league!

Yeah he wants more players, we all do and to go up im 99% sure we will need some players coming in if we want to go up.
It will be an interesting Jan for sure.

IMO though I dont think we need more players just better quality players, the likes of Gypes, Keinan, Parkin wont get game time and I would bet are all on good wages. Its always those squad players who dont play that kill the wage bill. If we can lose those three and bring in two players that are first 11 players I think it would be a huge boost.

Well of course they need to go and then more better quality players brought in, but we have loaned out 5 already.

As I see it Malky's said all along that he'd rather players who fit with the squad and would be useful instead of players like Gypes and Parkin who are just there to boost numbers. I think he's perfectly capable if bringing those types of players in. And another point - apparently he tried for a few loan players in the last window but couldn't get anything done. Palyers now will be seeing the good position we're in and realise it's a great opportunity to boost their own credentials. A 20, 21 would always look to get promotion on his CV. I truly believe Malky will get at least 50% of the players he tragets over the transfer window, even if that's only 1 or 2. I've also heared that Jimmy Bullard has fallen out with Paul Jewell at Ipswich and they're looking to get rid of him, loan or otherwise. He could be someone Malky's targetting.

As I see it Malky's said all along that he'd rather players who fit with the squad and would be useful instead of players like Gypes and Parkin who are just there to boost numbers. I think he's perfectly capable if bringing those types of players in. And another point - apparently he tried for a few loan players in the last window but couldn't get anything done. Palyers now will be seeing the good position we're in and realise it's a great opportunity to boost their own credentials. A 20, 21 would always look to get promotion on his CV. I truly believe Malky will get at least 50% of the players he tragets over the transfer window, even if that's only 1 or 2. I've also heared that Jimmy Bullard has fallen out with Paul Jewell at Ipswich and they're looking to get rid of him, loan or otherwise. He could be someone Malky's targetting.

Hope not, I dont like Bullards attitude - he's a tit.

And let us remember he has weakened the squad by letting a perfectly good defender (Keinan) out on loan and a back up striker (Parkin).

And let us remember he has weakened the squad by letting a perfectly good defender (Keinan) out on loan and a back up striker (Parkin).

Keinan is not any stronger than what we have already! and probably isn't anywhere near as good as Darcey Blake either! Hence why Malky has kept them both out of the team.

Pretty sure MM knows what he's doing.

As I see it Malky's said all along that he'd rather players who fit with the squad and would be useful instead of players like Gypes and Parkin who are just there to boost numbers. I think he's perfectly capable if bringing those types of players in. And another point - apparently he tried for a few loan players in the last window but couldn't get anything done. Palyers now will be seeing the good position we're in and realise it's a great opportunity to boost their own credentials. A 20, 21 would always look to get promotion on his CV. I truly believe Malky will get at least 50% of the players he tragets over the transfer window, even if that's only 1 or 2. I've also heared that Jimmy Bullard has fallen out with Paul Jewell at Ipswich and they're looking to get rid of him, loan or otherwise. He could be someone Malky's targetting.

Hope not, I dont like Bullards attitude - he's a tit.

I wouldn't know, but he's experienced. If you're right I doubt Malky will go near him.

And let us remember he has weakened the squad by letting a perfectly good defender (Keinan) out on loan and a back up striker (Parkin).

Keinan is not any stronger than what we have already! and probably isn't anywhere near as good as Darcey Blake either! Hence why Malky has kept them both out of the team.

Pretty sure MM knows what he's doing.

What is he looking to get in then? If it's to flesh out the squad then why let players go who are fleshing out the squad? When Gerrard was injured we only had Darcy as cover. When Gestede and Miller were injured we had Earnie and Mason only up top then Earnie got injured too.

He complains about numbers but is letting some of the numbers we do have go out on loan.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis no one keeps shooting you down for saying we need more players, i think just about everyone has the same opinion!! What people keep having a go at is the continual "The board need to back Malky" nonsense.
You keep coming out with it even though you said in another thread that Gethin Jenkins was the reason we didn't get a couple of players, well if that was the case then the board must have backed Malky!! Yet for some reason you find that difficult to admit.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis no one keeps shooting you down for saying we need more players, i think just about everyone has the same opinion!! What people keep having a go at is the continual "The board need to back Malky" nonsense.
You keep coming out with it even though you said in another thread that Gethin Jenkins was the reason we didn't get a couple of players, well if that was the case then the board must have backed Malky!! Yet for some reason you find that difficult to admit.

Admit what "
Jenkins messed up contracts, a fact.
Jenkins got fired, a fact.

If I feel the board need to back Malky now, thats my opinion, its not nonsense,its my belief/opinion and maybe a bit more. Have I said you talk nonsense ? maybe I should, but I would rather have civil debates not snipe at each other.
It looks like Malky is also asking to be backed Hmm.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis no one keeps shooting you down for saying we need more players, i think just about everyone has the same opinion!! What people keep having a go at is the continual "The board need to back Malky" nonsense.
You keep coming out with it even though you said in another thread that Gethin Jenkins was the reason we didn't get a couple of players, well if that was the case then the board must have backed Malky!! Yet for some reason you find that difficult to admit.

Admit what "
Jenkins messed up contracts, a fact.
Jenkins got fired, a fact.

If I feel the board need to back Malky now, thats my opinion, its not nonsense,its my belief/opinion and maybe a bit more. Have I said you talk nonsense ? maybe I should, but I would rather have civil debates not snipe at each other.
It looks like Malky is also asking to be backed Hmm.

Are you admitting the board have backed Malky??

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis no one keeps shooting you down for saying we need more players, i think just about everyone has the same opinion!! What people keep having a go at is the continual "The board need to back Malky" nonsense.
You keep coming out with it even though you said in another thread that Gethin Jenkins was the reason we didn't get a couple of players, well if that was the case then the board must have backed Malky!! Yet for some reason you find that difficult to admit.

Admit what "
Jenkins messed up contracts, a fact.
Jenkins got fired, a fact.

If I feel the board need to back Malky now, thats my opinion, its not nonsense,its my belief/opinion and maybe a bit more. Have I said you talk nonsense ? maybe I should, but I would rather have civil debates not snipe at each other.
It looks like Malky is also asking to be backed Hmm.

Are you admitting the board have backed Malky??

Of course they have given Malky some money, even Malky says there is some money, but in my honest opinion not enough.If Malky gets his 3 or 4 players he needs in January, I will be the first to say, Malky has been totally backed.

If I am reading what Malky has said correctly, I suggest the manager is 'telling' the board that any hopes they have of promotion can be kissed goodbye unless they give him sufficient backing.

I know of at least one player that Malky Mackay wanted to bring in during the summer transfer window and his request was rebuffed by the board and I know that Malky was not entirely happy.

That is not saying he has not been backed but it tells me that he has not been backed 100%.

I hope that our current board do not think that we are in a great position and think why should we folk out anymore.

For me the manager is saying it publicly for a reason, I think Malky should be talking about how he is looking forward to bringing players in and not saying that we would have to be 'unbelievably lucky' to get promoted if we don't strengthen.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis no one keeps shooting you down for saying we need more players, i think just about everyone has the same opinion!! What people keep having a go at is the continual "The board need to back Malky" nonsense.
You keep coming out with it even though you said in another thread that Gethin Jenkins was the reason we didn't get a couple of players, well if that was the case then the board must have backed Malky!! Yet for some reason you find that difficult to admit.

Admit what "
Jenkins messed up contracts, a fact.
Jenkins got fired, a fact.

If I feel the board need to back Malky now, thats my opinion, its not nonsense,its my belief/opinion and maybe a bit more. Have I said you talk nonsense ? maybe I should, but I would rather have civil debates not snipe at each other.
It looks like Malky is also asking to be backed Hmm.

Are you admitting the board have backed Malky??

Of course they have given Malky some money, even Malky says there is some money, but in my honest opinion not enough.If Malky gets his 3 or 4 players he needs in January, I will be the first to say, Malky has been totally backed.

So all the time you've been saying "the board need to back Malky" but now your admitting they have backed him.

Cheers Malky, I have been saying this since September, but keep getting shot down.

Maybe I should be your assistant manager or PA at worse.

Annis no one keeps shooting you down for saying we need more players, i think just about everyone has the same opinion!! What people keep having a go at is the continual "The board need to back Malky" nonsense.
You keep coming out with it even though you said in another thread that Gethin Jenkins was the reason we didn't get a couple of players, well if that was the case then the board must have backed Malky!! Yet for some reason you find that difficult to admit.

Admit what "
Jenkins messed up contracts, a fact.
Jenkins got fired, a fact.

If I feel the board need to back Malky now, thats my opinion, its not nonsense,its my belief/opinion and maybe a bit more. Have I said you talk nonsense ? maybe I should, but I would rather have civil debates not snipe at each other.
It looks like Malky is also asking to be backed Hmm.

Are you admitting the board have backed Malky??

Of course they have given Malky some money, even Malky says there is some money, but in my honest opinion not enough.If Malky gets his 3 or 4 players he needs in January, I will be the first to say, Malky has been totally backed.

So all the time you've been saying "the board need to back Malky" but now your admitting they have backed him.

No in my mind/belief they have not backed him fully and I strongly stand by this big time.

Am I annoying you because I wont change my mind.

I know for a fact Malky has not been allowed all the players he has wanted, so I will have to say in my opinion, NO they have not backed him 100% yet.