' 400 minutes without a goal, Solskjaer remains adamant '
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:21 am
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Monday 3rd March 2014.
Terry Phillips
' 400 minutes since City last scored '
The Bluebirds produced their best display since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge, but they failed to score for a third successive Premier League match.
For all their willingness to battle and scrap at White Hart Lane it will be Cardiff City’s failure to score that sends them down.
Solskjaer remains adamant all is not lost, saying: “We still have a chance - and will do everything we can to stay in the Premier League.”
He again tweaked Cardiff’s playing system, seemingly searching for a way to get the best out of his team.
Spaniard Juan Cala operated as a sweeper behind Steven Caulker and Ben Turner, with Gary Medel playing deep in midfield. Those extra layers of protection proved a problem for Spurs - apart from that one moment when they were opened up and Soldado scored.
“The first half was our best performance since I became manager,” said Solskjaer. “We felt we could have got something. We caused Spurs massive problems on the counter-attack at times and I was pleased with the team performance.
“We looked like a team again, we played for each other.
“But I can talk all day long. We need to score goals.”
Cardiff have now gone 400 playing minutes since scoring their last goal - Kenwyne Jones’ winner against Norwich - and that lack of goals is the biggest problem facing Solksjaer as he plans for the run-in.
Owner Vincent Tan flew in to watch Cardiff, while chairman Mehmet Dalman returned from a business trip to Hong Kong.
Tan went to the team hotel on Saturday to talk to players and staff, offering encouragement and support.
“It’s the first time he has talked to the players since I have been here, but it was the right time and it was much appreciated,” said Solskjaer.
The Bluebirds started well, roared on by more than 2,000 fans in the away section, and Spurs were made to work for everything.
It was such a pity that Cardiff set themselves up to hit their hosts on the counter-attack, but that Spurs showed them how to do it with one blistering charge.
Solskjaer’s men had Tottenham pinned back when Andreas Townsend won possession just outside Spurs’ penalty area and burst forward. His pass to Emanuel Adebayor was spot on and he slid the ball back into the middle for Soldado to take in his stride and slot into the corner after 27 minutes.
“Our first half display was excellent, but it was tarnished by their goal,” said Solskjaer. “When you think you are set up right and the balance is spot on we were caught out with Kimbo and Aron (Gunnarsson) just on the wrong side. We could also have stayed with Soldado.”
Solskjaer will reflect on the success of this playing system. Fabio and Declan John were given licence to attack and loved it, giving Spurs a torrid time on occasions. Townsend and Aaron Lennon caused them defensive problems, but the Cardiff unit when Spurs had possession kept the home team frustrated for long spells.
This is not a playing system Solskjaer will often use and I can’t imagine he will even think of similar tactics against Fulham at home, but it proved useful against a Tottenham team brimming with talent.
There was a moment of drama for Cardiff when Kim was booked for a foul and Craig Bellamy became caught up in the situation, He made a remark which earned him a booking for dissent and, as referee Phil Dowd turned away, seemed to say something extra.
Captain Caulker sprinted 50 yards to plead with Dowd as it seemed he might book Bellamy again, but the referee left it at that and Cardiff were able to battle on with a full complement of players.
Tottenham’s goal, scored after a fluent and decisive break, was a massive blow to Cardiff, but they maintained their belief and intensity as they fought to hold on.
John smashed in a stinging shot which Hugo Lloris parried, while Caulker’s header from Bellamy’s corner hit the bar with Lloris stranded, cut off from the ball by Gunnarsson’s presence in front of him.
Bellamy looked sharp and dangerous in his role just behind Fraizer Campbell and will surely patrol the same areas again against Fulham, while Jordon Mutch returned to action after injury and he, too, will surely be involved next Saturday.
Monday 3rd March 2014.
Terry Phillips
' 400 minutes since City last scored '
The Bluebirds produced their best display since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge, but they failed to score for a third successive Premier League match.
For all their willingness to battle and scrap at White Hart Lane it will be Cardiff City’s failure to score that sends them down.
Solskjaer remains adamant all is not lost, saying: “We still have a chance - and will do everything we can to stay in the Premier League.”
He again tweaked Cardiff’s playing system, seemingly searching for a way to get the best out of his team.
Spaniard Juan Cala operated as a sweeper behind Steven Caulker and Ben Turner, with Gary Medel playing deep in midfield. Those extra layers of protection proved a problem for Spurs - apart from that one moment when they were opened up and Soldado scored.
“The first half was our best performance since I became manager,” said Solskjaer. “We felt we could have got something. We caused Spurs massive problems on the counter-attack at times and I was pleased with the team performance.
“We looked like a team again, we played for each other.
“But I can talk all day long. We need to score goals.”
Cardiff have now gone 400 playing minutes since scoring their last goal - Kenwyne Jones’ winner against Norwich - and that lack of goals is the biggest problem facing Solksjaer as he plans for the run-in.
Owner Vincent Tan flew in to watch Cardiff, while chairman Mehmet Dalman returned from a business trip to Hong Kong.
Tan went to the team hotel on Saturday to talk to players and staff, offering encouragement and support.
“It’s the first time he has talked to the players since I have been here, but it was the right time and it was much appreciated,” said Solskjaer.
The Bluebirds started well, roared on by more than 2,000 fans in the away section, and Spurs were made to work for everything.
It was such a pity that Cardiff set themselves up to hit their hosts on the counter-attack, but that Spurs showed them how to do it with one blistering charge.
Solskjaer’s men had Tottenham pinned back when Andreas Townsend won possession just outside Spurs’ penalty area and burst forward. His pass to Emanuel Adebayor was spot on and he slid the ball back into the middle for Soldado to take in his stride and slot into the corner after 27 minutes.
“Our first half display was excellent, but it was tarnished by their goal,” said Solskjaer. “When you think you are set up right and the balance is spot on we were caught out with Kimbo and Aron (Gunnarsson) just on the wrong side. We could also have stayed with Soldado.”
Solskjaer will reflect on the success of this playing system. Fabio and Declan John were given licence to attack and loved it, giving Spurs a torrid time on occasions. Townsend and Aaron Lennon caused them defensive problems, but the Cardiff unit when Spurs had possession kept the home team frustrated for long spells.
This is not a playing system Solskjaer will often use and I can’t imagine he will even think of similar tactics against Fulham at home, but it proved useful against a Tottenham team brimming with talent.
There was a moment of drama for Cardiff when Kim was booked for a foul and Craig Bellamy became caught up in the situation, He made a remark which earned him a booking for dissent and, as referee Phil Dowd turned away, seemed to say something extra.
Captain Caulker sprinted 50 yards to plead with Dowd as it seemed he might book Bellamy again, but the referee left it at that and Cardiff were able to battle on with a full complement of players.
Tottenham’s goal, scored after a fluent and decisive break, was a massive blow to Cardiff, but they maintained their belief and intensity as they fought to hold on.
John smashed in a stinging shot which Hugo Lloris parried, while Caulker’s header from Bellamy’s corner hit the bar with Lloris stranded, cut off from the ball by Gunnarsson’s presence in front of him.
Bellamy looked sharp and dangerous in his role just behind Fraizer Campbell and will surely patrol the same areas again against Fulham, while Jordon Mutch returned to action after injury and he, too, will surely be involved next Saturday.
Re: ' 400 minutes without a goal, Solskjaer remains adamant
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:57 pm
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Monday 3rd March 2014.
Terry Phillips
' 400 minutes since City last scored '
The Bluebirds produced their best display since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge, but they failed to score for a third successive Premier League match.
For all their willingness to battle and scrap at White Hart Lane it will be Cardiff City’s failure to score that sends them down.
Solskjaer remains adamant all is not lost, saying: “We still have a chance - and will do everything we can to stay in the Premier League.”
He again tweaked Cardiff’s playing system, seemingly searching for a way to get the best out of his team.
Spaniard Juan Cala operated as a sweeper behind Steven Caulker and Ben Turner, with Gary Medel playing deep in midfield. Those extra layers of protection proved a problem for Spurs - apart from that one moment when they were opened up and Soldado scored.
“The first half was our best performance since I became manager,” said Solskjaer. “We felt we could have got something. We caused Spurs massive problems on the counter-attack at times and I was pleased with the team performance.
“We looked like a team again, we played for each other.
“But I can talk all day long. We need to score goals.”
Cardiff have now gone 400 playing minutes since scoring their last goal - Kenwyne Jones’ winner against Norwich - and that lack of goals is the biggest problem facing Solksjaer as he plans for the run-in.
Owner Vincent Tan flew in to watch Cardiff, while chairman Mehmet Dalman returned from a business trip to Hong Kong.
Tan went to the team hotel on Saturday to talk to players and staff, offering encouragement and support.
“It’s the first time he has talked to the players since I have been here, but it was the right time and it was much appreciated,” said Solskjaer.
The Bluebirds started well, roared on by more than 2,000 fans in the away section, and Spurs were made to work for everything.
It was such a pity that Cardiff set themselves up to hit their hosts on the counter-attack, but that Spurs showed them how to do it with one blistering charge.
Solskjaer’s men had Tottenham pinned back when Andreas Townsend won possession just outside Spurs’ penalty area and burst forward. His pass to Emanuel Adebayor was spot on and he slid the ball back into the middle for Soldado to take in his stride and slot into the corner after 27 minutes.
“Our first half display was excellent, but it was tarnished by their goal,” said Solskjaer. “When you think you are set up right and the balance is spot on we were caught out with Kimbo and Aron (Gunnarsson) just on the wrong side. We could also have stayed with Soldado.”
Solskjaer will reflect on the success of this playing system. Fabio and Declan John were given licence to attack and loved it, giving Spurs a torrid time on occasions. Townsend and Aaron Lennon caused them defensive problems, but the Cardiff unit when Spurs had possession kept the home team frustrated for long spells.
This is not a playing system Solskjaer will often use and I can’t imagine he will even think of similar tactics against Fulham at home, but it proved useful against a Tottenham team brimming with talent.
There was a moment of drama for Cardiff when Kim was booked for a foul and Craig Bellamy became caught up in the situation, He made a remark which earned him a booking for dissent and, as referee Phil Dowd turned away, seemed to say something extra.
Captain Caulker sprinted 50 yards to plead with Dowd as it seemed he might book Bellamy again, but the referee left it at that and Cardiff were able to battle on with a full complement of players.
Tottenham’s goal, scored after a fluent and decisive break, was a massive blow to Cardiff, but they maintained their belief and intensity as they fought to hold on.
John smashed in a stinging shot which Hugo Lloris parried, while Caulker’s header from Bellamy’s corner hit the bar with Lloris stranded, cut off from the ball by Gunnarsson’s presence in front of him.
Bellamy looked sharp and dangerous in his role just behind Fraizer Campbell and will surely patrol the same areas again against Fulham, while Jordon Mutch returned to action after injury and he, too, will surely be involved next Saturday.
Fourth isnt it?
Re: ' 400 minutes without a goal, Solskjaer remains adamant
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:03 pm
Guy above, did you REALLY have to quote the entire thing? 
Nice to see Ole's got that attacking football plan set up.
Nice to see Ole's got that attacking football plan set up.
Re: ' 400 minutes without a goal, Solskjaer remains adamant
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:52 pm
If Ole is 'Adam Ant'................then it's time to 'Stand and Deliver' 
Re: ' 400 minutes without a goal, Solskjaer remains adamant
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:56 am
Its not rocket science.If the past two managers dont buy quality Prem strikers,then you aint gonna score goals.Duhh.
Re: ' 400 minutes without a goal, Solskjaer remains adamant
Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:05 am
welshflinty wrote:Its not rocket science.If the past two managers dont buy quality Prem strikers,then you aint gonna score goals.Duhh.
no matter what striker was out there sunday without that ball they are fucked