MALKY DOES NOT KNOW WHY

Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay admits he was disappointed Blackpool's Tom Ince declined to join the Bluebirds, but insists the club must now move onto other targets.

The Bluebirds had an £8m bid for the highly-rated winger accepted and even agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old's representatives.

Ince and his father Paul, the former Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder, who is now manager at the Seasiders, travelled to the Welsh capital to meet with Mackay and visit the Cardiff City Stadium and training ground.

But a few days later the England under-21 starlet decided against the move citing family reasons after his partner gave birth to their first child.

Mackay admits he is still not totally sure why the deal failed to materialise, but said Cardiff had gone about things in the best manner they could and is now targeting players who want to play for the club.

“The boy and his father came down, we had a good chat and they decided not to do it, so we are moving on to our next target now,” said Mackay from the summer training camp in Switzerland.

“I don’t know what happened as far as family matters are concerned, but they wanted time to decide, I spoke to Paul again and he told me Tom had decided to stay at Blackpool. At that point I was disappointed naturally.

“But we need to move on to players who actually want to play for this club. You want people who want to be here - that is by far the most important thing.

“I felt we showed our club in the best light we could and we were very professional about everything. We spoke to the right people at the right time. We did things in the correct manner all the way through.

“If it’s no at the end of the day then that is that. We have had it with other players before during my time here so that is fine. It happens, that is why we have lists of people and now we move on.”

Mackay is working flat out to add four or five players to his squad ahead of the start of the Premier League campaign next month.

The Bluebirds have been linked with a move for Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback and a loan move for young Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira, but we understand neither is a target for Mackay.

But the Bluebirds boss, whose sole signing so far remains striker Andreas Cornelius from FC Copenhagen, said as soon as he discovered Ince had declined to join his side, his first thought was to move on to other targets.

Mackay says he only wants players totally committed to the Cardiff cause and is convinced the Bluebirds in the Premier League are an attractive proposition for anyone in the game.

“Within five minutes of being told Tom was not joining I’m one of those people who immediately moves on,” added Mackay.

“I’ve got a group right now that desperately want to be here and we want to add people who feel the same way as that.

“I want people who want to be here and I think for a variety of reasons be that career development or the chance to shine in the Premier League, this club presents a fantastic opportunity.”

4-5? Make that 6-7.

4-5? Make that 6-7.

4-5 fine would be enough but Malky could surprise us, hopefully gets a few in soon though. I'm getting restless

4-5? Make that 6-7.

4-5 fine would be enough but Malky could surprise us, hopefully gets a few in soon though. I'm getting restless

He needs 1 goal keeper, 3/4 defenders, 2 midfielders and maybe a striker.

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4-5? Make that 6-7.

4-5 fine would be enough but Malky could surprise us, hopefully gets a few in soon though. I'm getting restless

He needs 1 goal keeper, 3/4 defenders, 2 midfielders and maybe a striker.

I dont think we will need that many tbh.

A goalkeeper for sure but I would expect that to be in forms of a loan or a minimal fee or even a free so he may not count that.

A RB is a priority
A CB is needed for sure.
A defensive minded mindfielder
A winger

I would say those 4 which will cost are the priority with also the keeper.
Then a striker
then maybe a left back if money is spare.

Of course Malky knows why. I bet privately he was cursing Ince Snr like there was no tomorrow.

Of course Malky knows why. I bet privately he was cursing Ince Snr like there was no tomorrow.

totally agree. even reading what he said publicly he sounds well pissed off with the saga. bet he went off his biscuit in private. . he is also spot on about wanting players who will give 100 % for the club / fans. give me a less talented give my all player any day over someone with a god given gift who don't give a shite apart from the money.

Of course Malky knows why. I bet privately he was cursing Ince Snr like there was no tomorrow.

totally agree. even reading what he said publicly he sounds well pissed off with the saga. bet he went off his biscuit in private. . he is also spot on about wanting players who will give 100 % for the club / fans. give me a less talented give my all player any day over someone with a god given gift who don't give a shite apart from the money.

Does Malky own a cat - because if he does - I bet he f****** kicked it after speaking to his daddy
Malky: What'd ya mean he ain't coming Paul. Is this his decision or yoos decision you big southern softee. Don't give me that excoose aboot the new born - Yer son is no man but he's a moose. Be gone with yer's......phone slammed down

Of course Malky knows why. I bet privately he was cursing Ince Snr like there was no tomorrow.

totally agree. even reading what he said publicly he sounds well pissed off with the saga. bet he went off his biscuit in private. . he is also spot on about wanting players who will give 100 % for the club / fans. give me a less talented give my all player any day over someone with a god given gift who don't give a shite apart from the money.

Does Malky own a cat - because if he does - I bet he f****** kicked it after speaking to his daddy
Malky: What'd ya mean he ain't coming Paul. Is this his decision or yoos decision you big southern softee. Don't give me that excoose aboot the new born - Yer son is no man but he's a moose. Be gone with yer's......phone slammed down

4-5? Make that 6-7.

4-5 fine would be enough but Malky could surprise us, hopefully gets a few in soon though. I'm getting restless

He needs 1 goal keeper, 3/4 defenders, 2 midfielders and maybe a striker.

Do we need another striker?
We have 4 out & out strikers at the moment (although I'm one who doesn't particularly rate Gestede) & we also have Mason & Bellamy who can play off a centre forward.
We have MUCH bigger priorities IMO.

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