MALKY MACKAY FULL OF PRAISE & DELIGHTED WITH '
Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:30 pm
Premier League: Malky Mackay delighted with Gary Medel's impact at Cardiff
Wednesday November 6, 2013
Gary Medel: Chile midfielder has settled quickly into Premier League life
Malky Mackay has saluted the speed at which Gary Medel has adjusted to his new surroundings at Cardiff City.
The Bluebirds spent big on the Chile midfielder over the summer, with £11million required to lure him away from Sevilla.
Medel's no-nonsense approach is perfectly suited to life in the Premier League and he has quickly become a fans' favourite in South Wales.
Mackay is delighted to have seen his judgement rewarded and has paid tribute to the manner in which Medel has gone about his business on and off the field.
He told Wales Online: "Gary has been outstanding in terms of the way he has adapted to a different culture and settled into Premier League football seamlessly.
"He is having English lessons four times a week and is making good progress, he has been working hard on that.
"Those English lessons take time, but he is enjoying living in this city. He has settled in his house and knows where the better restaurants and shops are. All of that helps a player settle in."
Medel and Cardiff travel to Aston Villa in domestic competition on Saturday, before attention turns to the international break.
With Chile set to face England on 15th November, Mackay is planning a scouting mission to Wembley Stadium to see how one of his charges fares against a Three Lions line-up which will likely include a number of upcoming Premier League opponents.
With fixtures against Manchester United and Arsenal on the horizon, Mackay added: "I'll be there for that one, it's a fixture well worth taking in.
"Cardiff are fortunate to have top international footballers in our squad, and that's great for the club."
Wednesday November 6, 2013
Gary Medel: Chile midfielder has settled quickly into Premier League life
Malky Mackay has saluted the speed at which Gary Medel has adjusted to his new surroundings at Cardiff City.
The Bluebirds spent big on the Chile midfielder over the summer, with £11million required to lure him away from Sevilla.
Medel's no-nonsense approach is perfectly suited to life in the Premier League and he has quickly become a fans' favourite in South Wales.
Mackay is delighted to have seen his judgement rewarded and has paid tribute to the manner in which Medel has gone about his business on and off the field.
He told Wales Online: "Gary has been outstanding in terms of the way he has adapted to a different culture and settled into Premier League football seamlessly.
"He is having English lessons four times a week and is making good progress, he has been working hard on that.
"Those English lessons take time, but he is enjoying living in this city. He has settled in his house and knows where the better restaurants and shops are. All of that helps a player settle in."
Medel and Cardiff travel to Aston Villa in domestic competition on Saturday, before attention turns to the international break.
With Chile set to face England on 15th November, Mackay is planning a scouting mission to Wembley Stadium to see how one of his charges fares against a Three Lions line-up which will likely include a number of upcoming Premier League opponents.
With fixtures against Manchester United and Arsenal on the horizon, Mackay added: "I'll be there for that one, it's a fixture well worth taking in.
"Cardiff are fortunate to have top international footballers in our squad, and that's great for the club."
Re: MALKY MACKAY FULL OF PRAISE & DELIGHTED WITH '
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:18 pm
Quote: "Cardiff are fortunate to have top international footballers in our squad, and that's great for the club"
Absolutely, Annis, and Medel isn't the only one (Caulker, Bellamy, Marshall, etc.)
It's what Malky has created by guiding us to the Premier League
I don't forget Tan's (financial) part in all this, but Malky is the Train Driver!
Absolutely, Annis, and Medel isn't the only one (Caulker, Bellamy, Marshall, etc.)
It's what Malky has created by guiding us to the Premier League
I don't forget Tan's (financial) part in all this, but Malky is the Train Driver!
Re: MALKY MACKAY FULL OF PRAISE & DELIGHTED WITH '
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:26 pm
Sven Ghali wrote:Quote: "Cardiff are fortunate to have top international footballers in our squad, and that's great for the club"
Absolutely, Annis, and Medel isn't the only one (Caulker, Bellamy, Marshall, etc.)
It's what Malky has created by guiding us to the Premier League
I don't forget Tan's (financial) part in all this, but Malky is the Train Driver!
Chris,
We have some class players in the team, but I think we need a few more and we would be midd table come May 2014 under Malky
Re: MALKY MACKAY FULL OF PRAISE & DELIGHTED WITH '
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:49 pm
I looked at the headline and thought i bet he's on about medel.
What a cracking signing along with the others of course and Cornelius to come.Maybe a couple in January as well.
What a cracking signing along with the others of course and Cornelius to come.Maybe a couple in January as well.
Re: MALKY MACKAY FULL OF PRAISE & DELIGHTED WITH '
Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:27 pm
Can't see tan giving Malky any money to spend in January to be honest
Re: MALKY MACKAY FULL OF PRAISE & DELIGHTED WITH '
Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:54 am
The mad emperor really is mad enough to do that, dont joke.Old school BLUE wrote:Can't see tan giving Malky any money to spend in January to be honest