Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:18 am
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it's no time to relax, despite massive Premier League win over Fulham
Sunday 9th Mar 2014
Solskjaer also hailed Steven Caulker saying though the World Cup is "not his job" he thinks his captain could have a chance of going
Cardiff Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thanks the fans after the game.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Cardiff's crucial win over Fulham as a potential turning point – but warned his players " they've done nothing yet. "
The Bluebirds boss couldn't hide his delight as he celebrated only his second Premier League victory since taking over at the start of the year, one that pushed them four points clear of bottom-placed Fulham.
But despite admitting he was looking forward to a good night's sleep after the Steven Caulker-inspired result, Solskjaer was adamant this is no time to relax.
Cardiff face back-to-back games against Merseyside giants, a trip to Champions League-chasing Everton followed up by the visit of free-scoring title-outsiders Liverpool.
And Solskjaer, whose relief and joy was obvious as Sascha Riether's 71st minute own goal added to Caulker's brace and sealed the win, said: “It means a lot to everyone, not just me, but players, fans, everybody who cares for us.
“And I really felt it was something we deserved and it was great to get it in such an important game, one we had to get right. It was a big result for us in a big game for both teams.
“But it's not going to be about one result. This is going to be a two-month examination of characters. This is not the time to breathe out and relax. If you get to the top of Mount Everest and relax you struggle. We can't relax, we have to build this and go to Goodison Park with the belief we can nick something. We have to find a way.”
At least Solskjaer can prepare for that trip – and the eight other fixtures that remain to try and gain 12 more points – on the back of such a crucial win, with the former Manchester United striker admitting the players needed the confidence of victory as much as the team needed points in the table.
And he conceded his joy from the 3-1 win – which ended a 445 minute run without a goal when Caulker stabbed home the opener in first-half injury time – was based mostly on seeing the response from his players given he was unsure how they would react to such pressure.
He said: “There have been many games where we felt we deserved something from them. But you can talk about that as long as you like, but if you don't get results it does something to the minds of players.
“Wins like today, especially the way we did it are very important. We went into half time with a lead for the first time in my time here, then they scored but we bounced back and that's a great feeling, that's what I get out of this game.
“We never dropped our heads, we created chances. You never know how human beings react; you can prepare all you like but they did it out there and it was a great response.
“But now we want to build on it.”
It will help if Caulker continues with the impressive form he showed here, just as much in defence as with his two goals to take his league tally for the season to four – only one behind top scorer Fraizer Campbell.
And Solskjaer admitted the £9m summer signing from Spurs has every motivation to play himself into England's World Cup plans after his recent call-up to Roy Hodgson's squad.
The Bluebirds boss said: “The World Cup is not my job, but if he plays like this as a defender and chips in with more goals then he has to be in with a shout.
“He is a leader, he has had a terrific season. When he came to Cardiff he knew that he would be fighting for survival.
“He could have stayed at Spurs and had an easy life playing a certain number of games, but he took on a great task and he is improving all the time.”
Caulker might find himself back in a five-man defence against Everton with Solskjaer saying he is happy to tinker again, adding: “I pick the personnel and the system for the team we play against.
“We had a fantastic shape against Spurs and it might happen again. You have to follow your gut.”
The game ended with Solskjaer celebrating with fans before owner Vincent Tan emerged on the pitch to boos.
Pressed on his thoughts, the manager stuck to diplomacy as he called for an united front for the next eight weeks.
He said: “I would like to set aside these issues at the moment, because it is vital that club and everyone attached to it focus on the matters that happen on the pitch.
“The players want to focus on what they have to do every single day in training.
“It is not about just turning up on Saturday, they have to do that every single day. There might be games between now and the end of the campaign that are won by tiny margins, and we need everybody on the same side.”
Sunday 9th Mar 2014
Solskjaer also hailed Steven Caulker saying though the World Cup is "not his job" he thinks his captain could have a chance of going
Cardiff Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thanks the fans after the game.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Cardiff's crucial win over Fulham as a potential turning point – but warned his players " they've done nothing yet. "
The Bluebirds boss couldn't hide his delight as he celebrated only his second Premier League victory since taking over at the start of the year, one that pushed them four points clear of bottom-placed Fulham.
But despite admitting he was looking forward to a good night's sleep after the Steven Caulker-inspired result, Solskjaer was adamant this is no time to relax.
Cardiff face back-to-back games against Merseyside giants, a trip to Champions League-chasing Everton followed up by the visit of free-scoring title-outsiders Liverpool.
And Solskjaer, whose relief and joy was obvious as Sascha Riether's 71st minute own goal added to Caulker's brace and sealed the win, said: “It means a lot to everyone, not just me, but players, fans, everybody who cares for us.
“And I really felt it was something we deserved and it was great to get it in such an important game, one we had to get right. It was a big result for us in a big game for both teams.
“But it's not going to be about one result. This is going to be a two-month examination of characters. This is not the time to breathe out and relax. If you get to the top of Mount Everest and relax you struggle. We can't relax, we have to build this and go to Goodison Park with the belief we can nick something. We have to find a way.”
At least Solskjaer can prepare for that trip – and the eight other fixtures that remain to try and gain 12 more points – on the back of such a crucial win, with the former Manchester United striker admitting the players needed the confidence of victory as much as the team needed points in the table.
And he conceded his joy from the 3-1 win – which ended a 445 minute run without a goal when Caulker stabbed home the opener in first-half injury time – was based mostly on seeing the response from his players given he was unsure how they would react to such pressure.
He said: “There have been many games where we felt we deserved something from them. But you can talk about that as long as you like, but if you don't get results it does something to the minds of players.
“Wins like today, especially the way we did it are very important. We went into half time with a lead for the first time in my time here, then they scored but we bounced back and that's a great feeling, that's what I get out of this game.
“We never dropped our heads, we created chances. You never know how human beings react; you can prepare all you like but they did it out there and it was a great response.
“But now we want to build on it.”
It will help if Caulker continues with the impressive form he showed here, just as much in defence as with his two goals to take his league tally for the season to four – only one behind top scorer Fraizer Campbell.
And Solskjaer admitted the £9m summer signing from Spurs has every motivation to play himself into England's World Cup plans after his recent call-up to Roy Hodgson's squad.
The Bluebirds boss said: “The World Cup is not my job, but if he plays like this as a defender and chips in with more goals then he has to be in with a shout.
“He is a leader, he has had a terrific season. When he came to Cardiff he knew that he would be fighting for survival.
“He could have stayed at Spurs and had an easy life playing a certain number of games, but he took on a great task and he is improving all the time.”
Caulker might find himself back in a five-man defence against Everton with Solskjaer saying he is happy to tinker again, adding: “I pick the personnel and the system for the team we play against.
“We had a fantastic shape against Spurs and it might happen again. You have to follow your gut.”
The game ended with Solskjaer celebrating with fans before owner Vincent Tan emerged on the pitch to boos.
Pressed on his thoughts, the manager stuck to diplomacy as he called for an united front for the next eight weeks.
He said: “I would like to set aside these issues at the moment, because it is vital that club and everyone attached to it focus on the matters that happen on the pitch.
“The players want to focus on what they have to do every single day in training.
“It is not about just turning up on Saturday, they have to do that every single day. There might be games between now and the end of the campaign that are won by tiny margins, and we need everybody on the same side.”
Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:05 am
To me he is a manager we won't always agree but he goes with his gut. It's what I like about Lambert at villa.
Love to see ole with his team.
Love to see ole with his team.
Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:14 am
I've said my bit on Ole, it was never personal and he is obviously a gentleman 
9 games-to-go, sqeaky bum time 
His insistance we play cavalier football this season is over & it took 7 games to understand there is'nt the goals in the team to play that way. I have alot more confidence in Ole for recognising this
9 games-to-go, sqeaky bum time His insistance we play cavalier football this season is over & it took 7 games to understand there is'nt the goals in the team to play that way. I have alot more confidence in Ole for recognising this
Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:41 am
You can see the football they are trying to play is more possession orientated and patient which is fine but the number of times there was a lack of runners available to caulker and turner advanced of them was obvious. We looked a lot more solid with some better performances from players who have disappointed of late and overall we have to be happy. I didn't think we'd win another game a fortnight ago and as much as Fulham were poor they are fighting for their survival as well. So a win is a win. My only slight niggle with o.g.s. Is is substitutions. Unless they were for injuries taking Campbell off was a mistake. As the saying goes you defend from the front and he done that job brilliant he didn't give their back four a minute yesterday. Soon as he came off their defence pushed up an extra ten yards. Again hit he was injured then fair enough. What was really pleasing was the reaction of players manager and fans with the second and third goal. A good day it's still going to be a struggle but the fight was there to see. Well done all
Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:56 am
ThomasC wrote:I've said my bit on Ole, it was never personal and he is obviously a gentleman
His insistance we play cavalier football this season is over & it took 7 games to understand there is'nt the goals in the team to play that way. I have alot more confidence in Ole for recognising this
Yes I think you're right. Let's see how often Zaha (an on loan expense) starts a game from now on. I suspect he will be mainly used as a late substitute.
Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:56 pm
We went for the 3rd yesterday and under MM we would shut up shot. Let's take this result and get some more wins Ole.
Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer " they've done nothing yet. "
Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:29 pm
Relief for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Cardiff pile more pressure on Fulham
• Cardiff beat Fulham 3-1 with two Steven Caulker goals
• Vincent Tan greeted by boos from the crowd
Obsession is dangerously close to madness and the Premier League's infatuation with foreign managers could result in the demise of all three clubs who are relegated this season. On a day when a poll conducted by the local paper indicated that 76% of supporters believe Cardiff would be better off had they not sacked Malky Mackay and replaced him with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Welsh team won at last under the Norwegian's direction, deepening Fulham's crisis under Felix Magath.
There is an increasing suspicion that neither Solskjaer nor Magath are equipped to guide their clubs to safety, and doubts about the German's suitability for the task strengthened after Fulham's comprehensive defeat when he claimed that Cardiff, unlike his own team, were accustomed to "fighting against relegation".
Really? In the last five seasons Cardiff have finished first, sixth, fourth [twice] and seventh, and for three years before that they were comfortably mid-table. Magath, it seems, is not fully acquainted with the specifics of saving a club that has had three foreign managers this season, yet remains anchored firmly to the bottom of the table.
Cardiff, despite Solskjaer's second win in nine league games, are still in the bottom three – depths they never plumbed under Mackay – while something akin to panic is setting in at West Bromwich Albion, who have yet to win in seven attempts under Spain's Pepe Mel, and who would surely have been better off keeping Steve Clarke.
If Magath, Solskjaer and Mel all take their clubs down, or if Sunderland drop under Uruguay's Gus Poyet, the league's foreign fixation might change to the benefit of good young English managers such as Sean Dyche and Nigel Clough, but don't hold your breath. Not with foreign owners like the capricious Vincent Tan around.
Tan's Cardiff played the better, more cohesive football and were deserved winners against a dreadful Fulham ragbag lacking ability and moral fibre.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... ure-fulham
• Cardiff beat Fulham 3-1 with two Steven Caulker goals
• Vincent Tan greeted by boos from the crowd
Obsession is dangerously close to madness and the Premier League's infatuation with foreign managers could result in the demise of all three clubs who are relegated this season. On a day when a poll conducted by the local paper indicated that 76% of supporters believe Cardiff would be better off had they not sacked Malky Mackay and replaced him with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Welsh team won at last under the Norwegian's direction, deepening Fulham's crisis under Felix Magath.
There is an increasing suspicion that neither Solskjaer nor Magath are equipped to guide their clubs to safety, and doubts about the German's suitability for the task strengthened after Fulham's comprehensive defeat when he claimed that Cardiff, unlike his own team, were accustomed to "fighting against relegation".
Really? In the last five seasons Cardiff have finished first, sixth, fourth [twice] and seventh, and for three years before that they were comfortably mid-table. Magath, it seems, is not fully acquainted with the specifics of saving a club that has had three foreign managers this season, yet remains anchored firmly to the bottom of the table.
Cardiff, despite Solskjaer's second win in nine league games, are still in the bottom three – depths they never plumbed under Mackay – while something akin to panic is setting in at West Bromwich Albion, who have yet to win in seven attempts under Spain's Pepe Mel, and who would surely have been better off keeping Steve Clarke.
If Magath, Solskjaer and Mel all take their clubs down, or if Sunderland drop under Uruguay's Gus Poyet, the league's foreign fixation might change to the benefit of good young English managers such as Sean Dyche and Nigel Clough, but don't hold your breath. Not with foreign owners like the capricious Vincent Tan around.
Tan's Cardiff played the better, more cohesive football and were deserved winners against a dreadful Fulham ragbag lacking ability and moral fibre.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... ure-fulham