My View ' SLADE HAS TO GO ASAP/ANOTHER DISASTER TODAY '

On paper the team looked decent I thought, so what the hell went wrong. I thought Slade was underwhelming but he would be OK, old school, organise us, get us fit and hungry. But that second 45 today was just painful and worse than the mess I saw under OGS.
I'm up for Dave Jones worth a try, used to love the football.

Where did it look decent???

Fabio back, Harris, Jones and revell all what I'd pick

Agree with those four but the midfield is abysmal

This is the best thread I have read in a while, Every problem and concern has been highlighted better than I could ever put it!!!!

Justin Edinburgh would be a fantastic appointment, he has done wonders for Newport and although not the finished article he is already light years better than Slade.

If Tan wants to build a foundation for the future I believe Justin is the right man to start the revolution with

Not sure about Justin Edinburgh , he's done well at Newport but if he come here that would be 2 divisions step up , and would be another huge gamble (I would rather mind gamble on a younger manager than a dinosaur like Slade). I personally think we need a manager with alot of experience managing from this division

This is the best thread I have read in a while, Every problem and concern has been highlighted better than I could ever put it!!!!

Justin Edinburgh would be a fantastic appointment, he has done wonders for Newport and although not the finished article he is already light years better than Slade.

If Tan wants to build a foundation for the future I believe Justin is the right man to start the revolution with

Not sure about Justin Edinburgh , he's done well at Newport but if he come here that would be 2 divisions step up , and would be another huge gamble (I would rather mind gamble on a younger manager than a dinosaur like Slade). I personally think we need a manager with alot of experience managing from this division

I think you right but to get a Championship manager will cost a lot of money and that is why we have Slade, If Tan seriously wanted us to do well we would have had Pullis when he was available.

Unlike Slade I am stuck for words, quite possibly worse than palace and that is saying something.
Sorry Russell, you are either a fake or just not up to it, but either way you have to go, sorry!
We are going down at this rate, there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

My View/Opinion

' SLADE HAS TO GO ASAP/ANOTHER DISASTER TODAY '

City cannot make a pass, keep possession or defend with any confidence.

So who will Slade blame today?yes Tan is selling/selling,but Slade is a puppet and took the job and is totally clueless.

Cardiff City 1 Reading 2 FACUP 4th Rd

Crowd 11,750 including 1,826 away fans.

Cardiff City: Moore, Fabio, Malone, Turner, Morrison, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Harris, Noone, Jones, Revell.

Cardiff City subs: Wilson, Connolly, John, Adeyemi, Ralls, O’Sullivan, Macheda.

For me this was a game where City fans could put the League season to one side for a day and relax and enjoy the FA CUP,which over the years has brought so many great memories.

Cardiff were looking to put their league woes behind them when they hosted fellow Championship side Reading in the FA Cup fourth round.

City ran out to what felt like a near empty stadium, both sides not really creating much for the first 20 odd minutes.

But then In the 26th minute Kenweyn Jones headed City one nil up from a Whittingham corner

Ex City player Chris Gunter went off injured in the 35th minute to an applause from both sets of fans

City now having to sustain attacks from the Reading team, but to be fair to City holding well

1-0 City half-time and deserved

Reading came out attacking and Moore had to make a finger tip save over the cross bar

Reading firmly in charge after making half time changes.

64th min Reading level, Norwood with a well -taken set piece and Reading deserved their equaliser.

At this moment in time City cannot make a pass, keep possession or defend with any confidence.

69th min Adeyemi on for Revell, 3 in midfield

Reading just kept coming forward and lets be honest they are not even a good team

What a stop from Simon Moore to deny Robson-Kanu's header in the 88th minute.

Then Welshman Robson Kanu made it 2-1 to Reading

Once again City can only play for 45 minutes of a game

My Man of the Match Kenwyne Jones

Reading fans signing 'We're going to Wembley'

SLADE MUST GO ASAP


Next Up back to the Championship, Derby County Home next Saturday

Me and my mates have been going down the City it seems like for ever.Even in the long years when City were poor,i could never guarantee we would lose.Our sides always seemed to be playing for the shirt.They always seemed to be at least trying. Now'however when i walk into that stadium i know we are going to lose.Slade must go'or we may well be relegated this term.

Unlike Slade I am stuck for words, quite possibly worse than palace and that is saying something.
Sorry Russell, you are either a fake or just not up to it, but either way you have to go, sorry!
We are going down at this rate, there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Well if there is a light at the end of the tunnel, it's probably an approaching train!

Slade has to go i am getting very personally with him. He been allowed to sign players who are league one players we are heading there under him. Thanks to Tan for allowing this to happen.

Biggest pile of shite I've seen today, Slade looked a broken man (was sat near him). The team looked demoralised and demoted, Slade must go.

Whats wrong with puppets.

Surely even Tan can see that the muppet is taking us nowhere but down?
Then again ...

Maybe a heavy defeat against Derby will see the end of this nightmare. That's what his tenure has been for me.

Slade is doing a great job of clearing the decks of all the high earners
which of course is what Tan hired him to do, so in that respect he's a blinding success so unlikely to be sacked anytime soon.

He makes Alan Durban in his prime seem like a better choice

We are so predictable. We pretty much know the team and set up, doesn't make much homework for the opposition. We will lose against derby next week and that must be the nail in slades coffin. The current situation is totally unacceptable. The manner of our defeats, the body language and morale of the players all has to lie with slade. It's his team , training and tactics



We can avoid relegation but only if we act now to steady the ship and get a mid table Finish. We are currently on track for our worst ever season in the championship.


Get rid of him, doesn't matter how many transfer windows he has, he will still use the same tactics and set up regardless of personnel.. He was given an opportunity and has failed dramatically.

Surely even Tan can see that the muppet is taking us nowhere but down?
Then again ...

Maybe a heavy defeat against Derby will see the end of this nightmare. That's what his tenure has been for me.

Slade is doing a great job of clearing the decks of all the high earners
which of course is what Tan hired him to do, so in that respect he's a blinding success so unlikely to be sacked anytime soon.

The question is has Tan appointed Slade to clear the decks and get us relegated. There can't be any positives for Tan in getting us relegated so he is going to have to bite that bullet and sack his choice of manager at some point

Surely even Tan can see that the muppet is taking us nowhere but down?
Then again ...

Maybe a heavy defeat against Derby will see the end of this nightmare. That's what his tenure has been for me.

Slade is Tans appointment and his puppet.

Annis that really p****s me off when you say that! Slade is a manager in his own right no ones puppet! not going to argue toss as you are blinded by all things tan! But I aggree slade needs to go he clearly is not up to the task tan as asked him to do with getting rid of expensive players and cost cutting, hopefully tan will remove him asap when he comes over if he does? Anyway I'm glad here in Mexico bit more relaxing than watching city!

Surely even Tan can see that the muppet is taking us nowhere but down?
Then again ...

Maybe a heavy defeat against Derby will see the end of this nightmare. That's what his tenure has been for me.

Slade is Tans appointment and his puppet.

Annis that really p****s me off when you say that! Slade is a manager in his own right no ones puppet! not going to argue toss as you are blinded by all things tan! But I aggree slade needs to go he clearly is not up to the task tan as asked him to do with getting rid of expensive players and cost cutting, hopefully tan will remove him asap when he comes over if he does? Anyway I'm glad here in Mexico bit more relaxing than watching city!

Watch out for those cactus jacks over there Allan!

Slade.....if you have any self respect or honour you will apologise, leave now and never come back. Vincent Tan........ please appoint someone who can bring through the youngsters playing decent football.

But he is a puppet.

I know and said as such before but I'm back to trying my "be reasonable with Mr Tan approach" because even puppets can be replaced (hope springs eternal)

My View/Opinion

' SLADE HAS TO GO ASAP/ANOTHER DISASTER TODAY '

City cannot make a pass, keep possession or defend with any confidence.

So who will Slade blame today?yes Tan is selling/selling,but Slade is a puppet and took the job and is totally clueless.

Cardiff City 1 Reading 2 FACUP 4th Rd

Crowd 11,750 including 1,826 away fans.

Cardiff City: Moore, Fabio, Malone, Turner, Morrison, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Harris, Noone, Jones, Revell.

Cardiff City subs: Wilson, Connolly, John, Adeyemi, Ralls, O’Sullivan, Macheda.

For me this was a game where City fans could put the League season to one side for a day and relax and enjoy the FA CUP,which over the years has brought so many great memories.

Cardiff were looking to put their league woes behind them when they hosted fellow Championship side Reading in the FA Cup fourth round.

City ran out to what felt like a near empty stadium, both sides not really creating much for the first 20 odd minutes.

But then In the 26th minute Kenweyn Jones headed City one nil up from a Whittingham corner

Ex City player Chris Gunter went off injured in the 35th minute to an applause from both sets of fans

City now having to sustain attacks from the Reading team, but to be fair to City holding well

1-0 City half-time and deserved

Reading came out attacking and Moore had to make a finger tip save over the cross bar

Reading firmly in charge after making half time changes.

64th min Reading level, Norwood with a well -taken set piece and Reading deserved their equaliser.

At this moment in time City cannot make a pass, keep possession or defend with any confidence.

69th min Adeyemi on for Revell, 3 in midfield

Reading just kept coming forward and lets be honest they are not even a good team

What a stop from Simon Moore to deny Robson-Kanu's header in the 88th minute.

Then Welshman Robson Kanu made it 2-1 to Reading

Once again City can only play for 45 minutes of a game

My Man of the Match Kenwyne Jones

Reading fans signing 'We're going to Wembley'

SLADE MUST GO ASAP


Next Up back to the Championship, Derby County Home next Saturday

Me and my mates have been going down the City it seems like for ever.Even in the long years when City were poor,i could never guarantee we would lose.Our sides always seemed to be playing for the shirt.They always seemed to be at least trying. Now'however when i walk into that stadium i know we are going to lose.Slade must go'or we may well be relegated this term.

Sadly correct,this team/squad are not playing with any feeling or passion for our club or fans.

Surely even Tan can see that the muppet is taking us nowhere but down?
Then again ...

Maybe a heavy defeat against Derby will see the end of this nightmare. That's what his tenure has been for me.

Slade is Tans appointment and his puppet.

Annis that really p****s me off when you say that! Slade is a manager in his own right no ones puppet! not going to argue toss as you are blinded by all things tan! But I aggree slade needs to go he clearly is not up to the task tan as asked him to do with getting rid of expensive players and cost cutting, hopefully tan will remove him asap when he comes over if he does? Anyway I'm glad here in Mexico bit more relaxing than watching city!

Allan, I totally disagree with you,Tan only employs puppets and yes men.

You stuck up for Tan for years and you will sadly be proven wrong.

To be fair Slade wasn't given a chance from the minute he came in, he was left a s**t situation after Ole left and most mad up there minds before his first game in charge. He's got rid of a lot of players and brought in from what I've seen players who want to play for the club not just there to pick up there wages give him until the end of the season at least in my opinion

To be fair Slade wasn't given a chance from the minute he came in, he was left a s**t situation after Ole left and most mad up there minds before his first game in charge. He's got rid of a lot of players and brought in from what I've seen players who want to play for the club not just there to pick up there wages give him until the end of the season at least in my opinion

I cant believe Slade accepted to have NO backroom staff of his own, for me that was madness, also Slade was being sacked by Orient Also Slade's tactics have been awful,plus Slade blames everyone but himself when things go wrong.
Slade is a yes man.
A good manager should be able to get more out of our existing squad.

Well out of his depth,he suits a club like Fleetwood etc

To be fair Slade wasn't given a chance from the minute he came in, he was left a s**t situation after Ole left and most mad up there minds before his first game in charge. He's got rid of a lot of players and brought in from what I've seen players who want to play for the club not just there to pick up there wages give him until the end of the season at least in my opinion

I agree with your first bit, but IMO Slade was the totally wrong person to bring in, in the first place.

As for bringing in his "own" players, its quite clear of the caliber & ability of them, & I base that on only two new signings so far, & the so called names being banded about.

Last January, OGS. Look who he brought in then, & added to in the summer. This January, RS. Look who he's bringing in, & then ask yourself, "can I wait for RS's summer transfer window".

We could well & truly be in division 1 by then!

Slade.....if you have any self respect or honour you will apologise, leave now and never come back. Vincent Tan........ please appoint someone who can bring through the youngsters playing decent football.

But he is a puppet.

I know and said as such before but I'm back to trying my "be reasonable with Mr Tan approach" because even puppets can be replaced (hope springs eternal)

For me the whole manager and two assistants thing just doesn't work, get shot of the three of them. We need a manager with far more experience!

I honestly think Tan doesn't care. Slade is obviously under orders to cut costs/wages, regardless of how good the player is. Tan is just recouping as much as he can, because he feels disrespected by the fans, and I think he's out to teach fans a lesson. For all of those that were duped into thinking the meeting with Dalman made up his mind to go back to blue, you need a reality check. They played it beautifully. Don't you think a man with Tans business acumen realised that the small crowds, dwinding merchandise sales, prospect of minimum renewals of season ticket sales, and potential loss of sponsorship from companies that didn't want to be associated with the 'Cardiff circus', would affect Cardiff and him financially. Its only my opinion, but i believe the decision to go back to blue was made before the meeting, and by doing it the way they did, people got back on board. More season tickets will be sold now for next year, then he will jump ship and say, "there you are, your back in blue as you wanted, in deep financial crap, and bye bye.
As I said, its only my opinion, and I hope I am wrong, but I don't think he will sack Slade, even though EVERYBODY knows he's not got a clue as a championship manager.

To be fair Slade wasn't given a chance from the minute he came in, he was left a s**t situation after Ole left and most mad up there minds before his first game in charge. He's got rid of a lot of players and brought in from what I've seen players who want to play for the club not just there to pick up there wages give him until the end of the season at least in my opinion

I cant believe Slade accepted to have NO backroom staff of his own, for me that was madness, also Slade was being sacked by Orient Also Slade's tactics have been awful,plus Slade blames everyone but himself when things go wrong.
Slade is a yes man.
A good manager should be able to get more out of our existing squad.

Well out of his depth,he suits a club like Fleetwood etc

He said yesterday that he takes full responsibility also does matter who the manager is they would all be yes men under Tan he wouldn't have been my first choice he probe lay wouldn't have been anywhere near if it was up to me but I just don't think he was given a chance from his first game
In Slade we trust

Slade out making out, nothing went his way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUAEyL135CE

I honestly think Tan doesn't care. Slade is obviously under orders to cut costs/wages, regardless of how good the player is. Tan is just recouping as much as he can, because he feels disrespected by the fans, and I think he's out to teach fans a lesson. For all of those that were duped into thinking the meeting with Dalman made up his mind to go back to blue, you need a reality check. They played it beautifully. Don't you think a man with Tans business acumen realised that the small crowds, dwinding merchandise sales, prospect of minimum renewals of season ticket sales, and potential loss of sponsorship from companies that didn't want to be associated with the 'Cardiff circus', would affect Cardiff and him financially. Its only my opinion, but i believe the decision to go back to blue was made before the meeting, and by doing it the way they did, people got back on board. More season tickets will be sold now for next year, then he will jump ship and say, "there you are, your back in blue as you wanted, in deep financial crap, and bye bye.
As I said, its only my opinion, and I hope I am wrong, but I don't think he will sack Slade, even though EVERYBODY knows he's not got a clue as a championship manager.

Good post, & I totally agree. Tan wants out, but not before it's financially viable to do so. As for Slade, I Fear he is going to be around for as long as VT is.

It's only just started, but I can see another five or six players leaving over the next few months, including David Marshal,,,,,.

As a club, we are staring into the Abyss, & like you said, Tan doesn't care, in fact, he probably thinks we deserve it, for being double crossing, & disrespectful of him. We are probably perceived as little more than traitors, & treasonable fans by him.

Surely even Tan can see that the muppet is taking us nowhere but down?
Then again ...

Maybe a heavy defeat against Derby will see the end of this nightmare. That's what his tenure has been for me.

Slade is Tans appointment and his puppet.

Maybe now that he has done the dirty work for Tan, it will be Slade out next and I am guessing with a back hander to keep his mouth shut

Said at start of season we would be in relagation battle,think I could well be right,where will tan get another monkey for the peanuts he is paying.At end of season both will be gone hopefully but sadly we will have to start again in league one

Russell Slade is like the Dr.Who of football managers. He's simply way ahead of his time ! I mean, how many other teams out there in the footballing world play his revolutionary "pass and stop" game ?

Listen, it's simple really, whilst other teams stupidly get totally knackered with their "pass and move" nonsense, stupidly supporting each other up and down the field for 90 mins, OUR players, especially our midfielders, are always as fresh as daisy's at the end of a match ! This can only be good for our players can't it, as they wont be knackered for the next match !

C'mon, we have just been very, very unlucky to have had only 30% possession every game since Russ has been here !
Just think. when our luck changes, the opposition won't be having their usual 20 odd attempts on our goal every game - compared to our measly 3 or 4 on theirs, it'll be US having the 25 attempts on THEIR goal and when that happens we could even be League 2 champions !