OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER: " BLAME ME FOR RELEGATION "

BBC May 9th 2014

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Blame me for relegation, says Cardiff boss

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he takes the blame for Cardiff City's relegation from the Premier League.

The Bluebirds host Chelsea on Sunday to end their season in the top-flight.

Solskjaer replaced sacked Malky Mackay in January, but relegation was confirmed at Newcastle last weekend.

"I'll take the blame - I'm the manager - it's my decision, it's my responsibility and I didn't make the impact on the results that I hoped for," said the Norwegian.

Cardiff were 16th in the table, one point above the relegation places and four clear of bottom-placed Sunderland when Mackay departed.

But they go into Sunday's final round of games bottom of the table and with speculation that leading players could leave during the summer.

At a press conference ahead of the Chelsea game, Solskjaer was asked if having a squad largely made up of players with Championship backgrounds had been the reason for going down.

He replied: "There's many things that are the cause of us being relegated and I wouldn't blame that on the players being Championship players, no.

"I'll take the blame - I'm the manager - it's my decision, it's my responsibility and I didn't make the impact on the results that I hoped for.

"You've inherited a squad that's been fighting for promotion for a few years and did well.

"I came in hoping to make a difference, that we could move up the table.

"It didn't happen. [There are] different reasons for that, of course."

He wants those players to give the club's fans a game to enjoy when Jose Mourinho brings Chelsea to Cardiff City Stadium.

But the long-term focus will be on returning to the Premier League.

Solskjaer added: "The longer it goes before you manage to bounce back, the more difficult it proves to be.

"The financial aspects of the difference between the Championship and Premier League is massive.

"So wages and being able to get players in may not be as attractive any more - you've got to do your homework and we have done.

"But we'll just have to look forward to next year now - Sunday first, to be fair - because you've got to give the fans a good last game, something to enjoy.

"We are playing against one of the top teams in Europe, never mind England."

He can't say anything else can he?

He can't exactly say "That Scottish tw*t left me with a shit squad" even if he thought it.

He can't say anything else can he?

He can't exactly say "That Scottish tw*t left me with a shit squad" even if he thought it.

I don't expect him to say anything like that but at least he is accepting his part.

He can't say anything else can he?

He can't exactly say "That Scottish tw*t left me with a shit squad" even if he thought it.

One thing I like about Ole at least he's honest

He can't say anything else can he?

He can't exactly say "That Scottish tw*t left me with a shit squad" even if he thought it.

In fact he is saying just that. Disgraceful

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Don't worry Ole, we definitely do. Although seems like another person being paid to take attention away from Tan's part in the fiasco.

BBC May 9th 2014

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Blame me for relegation, says Cardiff boss

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he takes the blame for Cardiff City's relegation from the Premier League.

The Bluebirds host Chelsea on Sunday to end their season in the top-flight.

Solskjaer replaced sacked Malky Mackay in January, but relegation was confirmed at Newcastle last weekend.

"I'll take the blame - I'm the manager - it's my decision, it's my responsibility and I didn't make the impact on the results that I hoped for," said the Norwegian.

Cardiff were 16th in the table, one point above the relegation places and four clear of bottom-placed Sunderland when Mackay departed.

But they go into Sunday's final round of games bottom of the table and with speculation that leading players could leave during the summer.

At a press conference ahead of the Chelsea game, Solskjaer was asked if having a squad largely made up of players with Championship backgrounds had been the reason for going down.

He replied: "There's many things that are the cause of us being relegated and I wouldn't blame that on the players being Championship players, no.

"I'll take the blame - I'm the manager - it's my decision, it's my responsibility and I didn't make the impact on the results that I hoped for.

"You've inherited a squad that's been fighting for promotion for a few years and did well.

"I came in hoping to make a difference, that we could move up the table.

"It didn't happen. [There are] different reasons for that, of course."

He wants those players to give the club's fans a game to enjoy when Jose Mourinho brings Chelsea to Cardiff City Stadium.

But the long-term focus will be on returning to the Premier League.

Solskjaer added: "The longer it goes before you manage to bounce back, the more difficult it proves to be.

"The financial aspects of the difference between the Championship and Premier League is massive.

"So wages and being able to get players in may not be as attractive any more - you've got to do your homework and we have done.

"But we'll just have to look forward to next year now - Sunday first, to be fair - because you've got to give the fans a good last game, something to enjoy.

"We are playing against one of the top teams in Europe, never mind England."

He's partly to blame and i hope he can put it right next season after having a pre season to work with the players and move players in and out. I believe ole will get us promoted and have a squad ready for the premiership next time

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

Our club is run by a total Lunatic .

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

Annis i honestly believe that next season will be our best and most exciting season in the league for years

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

Our club is run by a total Lunatic .

He might be a lunatic but it doesn't look like anybody can pull the wool over his eyes

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

Our club is run by a total Lunatic .

Spot on A shame we are not using this Sunday to help him get on his way

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

Our club is run by a total Lunatic .

Spot on A shame we are not using this Sunday to help him get on his way

mmmmm can you say more than one liners

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

Our club is run by a total Lunatic .

Spot on A shame we are not using this Sunday to help him get on his way

mmmmm can you say more than one liners

What? You need an essay to get my point?

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

and i am looking forward to it too..

He can't say anything else can he?

He can't exactly say "That Scottish tw*t left me with a shit squad" even if he thought it.

he should have, but they were both to blame it was fecking disaster and waste of serious money ........

Still Onwards and Upwards let's batter the Championship

As I have said on many previous occasions, no matter what I think about regarding this season.

Come August I will be fully behind Ole and the team

So will I. It's important to stick together and egg behind the manager.

However, I find it strange that Malky has apologised and now Ole has kindly taken the blame for relegation, yet our illustrious owner is conspicuously mute.

Possibly thinking up another excuse for not converting debt to equity????

Watch this space.

Our club is run by a total Lunatic .

he's hardly a lunatic, you dont become a dollar billionaire by lunacy. we are and always have been a commodity. he chanced his arm in the football world and got a 3rd degree burn! i dont think money is his concern being a rather big philanthropist back in malaysia. it all depends on if he gives a f**k about blowing 140 million? thats the question. time will tell!