OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sat May 10, 2014 1:40 pm
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Saturday May 10th 2014
Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Tony Pulis is "an example to learn from" as he prepares for the Welsh club's Barclays Premier League swansong.
Crystal Palace could easily have joined relegated Cardiff in the Championship next season had it not been for Pulis' managerial heroics at Selhurst Park.
But the Welshman turned them around from being seemingly relegation certainties in mid-season to finishing comfortably clear of the danger zone.
It was not to be for Solskjaer and Cardiff, though, after last Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Newcastle condemned them to a quickfire Championship return.
"Tony Pulis has done fantastic this season, and he was the saviour of the club," Solskjaer said, ahead of Sunday's home game against Chelsea.
"The way they (Palace) were going... and he has turned it around. It is an example from me to learn from.
"I spoke to him after our game (last month) and I had a great half-an-hour with him in my room. I got some advice from him. You speak to others, too.
"But I am very confident in my own ability, too. We just have to look to next season. I am sure we will be competing."
Asked how he has dealt with failure in his career, former Manchester United star Solskjaer added: "It was a long time ago.
"You feel down when you are injured and you think you are never ever going to play football again. If it is important to you, you will find a way. If it's not, you will find an excuse.
"Never ever find an excuse. I have never been that way. I will always find a way."
Solskjaer took over as manager in January after Cardiff chairman Vincent Tan dispensed with Malky Mackay's services, but he was unable to inspire a climb out of the bottom three.
"I am the manager. I will take the blame," Solskjaer said.
"I didn't make the impact on the results I hoped for. I came in hoping to make a difference and we could move up the table, but it didn't happen. We have not been good enough.
"We have got to give the fans a good last game (on Sunday), and then we will look towards next season."
Saturday May 10th 2014
Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Tony Pulis is "an example to learn from" as he prepares for the Welsh club's Barclays Premier League swansong.
Crystal Palace could easily have joined relegated Cardiff in the Championship next season had it not been for Pulis' managerial heroics at Selhurst Park.
But the Welshman turned them around from being seemingly relegation certainties in mid-season to finishing comfortably clear of the danger zone.
It was not to be for Solskjaer and Cardiff, though, after last Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Newcastle condemned them to a quickfire Championship return.
"Tony Pulis has done fantastic this season, and he was the saviour of the club," Solskjaer said, ahead of Sunday's home game against Chelsea.
"The way they (Palace) were going... and he has turned it around. It is an example from me to learn from.
"I spoke to him after our game (last month) and I had a great half-an-hour with him in my room. I got some advice from him. You speak to others, too.
"But I am very confident in my own ability, too. We just have to look to next season. I am sure we will be competing."
Asked how he has dealt with failure in his career, former Manchester United star Solskjaer added: "It was a long time ago.
"You feel down when you are injured and you think you are never ever going to play football again. If it is important to you, you will find a way. If it's not, you will find an excuse.
"Never ever find an excuse. I have never been that way. I will always find a way."
Solskjaer took over as manager in January after Cardiff chairman Vincent Tan dispensed with Malky Mackay's services, but he was unable to inspire a climb out of the bottom three.
"I am the manager. I will take the blame," Solskjaer said.
"I didn't make the impact on the results I hoped for. I came in hoping to make a difference and we could move up the table, but it didn't happen. We have not been good enough.
"We have got to give the fans a good last game (on Sunday), and then we will look towards next season."
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sat May 10, 2014 2:45 pm
Oh dear, we appointed a Manager that didn't know how to keep a premiership team up, (organise and play defensive) and now he realises how, to after taking advice from Pullis 
shocking.
If he stays I hope he has a chat with Malky and Warnock before the season starts not after it !!!!
shocking.If he stays I hope he has a chat with Malky and Warnock before the season starts not after it !!!!
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sat May 10, 2014 3:19 pm
Yes he can learn from Pullis.
Lesson 1. Find your best starting 11 &, with the odd exception tactically, stick with it.
Lesson 2. Sort the f***ing defence out.
It's not rocket science.
Lesson 1. Find your best starting 11 &, with the odd exception tactically, stick with it.
Lesson 2. Sort the f***ing defence out.
It's not rocket science.
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sat May 10, 2014 3:24 pm
I have to say I do like Ole but all his comments lately are showing how out of depth he is really and I'm beginning to wonder if it would be best too part ways with him , he's a nice enough guy , just not experienced enough for us. I'm not usually the type to want changes to managers but I think it maybe for the best
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sat May 10, 2014 8:36 pm
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:Yes he can learn from Pullis.
Lesson 1. Find your best starting 11 &, with the odd exception tactically, stick with it.
Lesson 2. Sort the f***ing defence out.
It's not rocket science.
His training has had a big impact too. The players practice their shape over and over and know their jobs.
Everyone fights for eachother in the team.
The improvement in results has given them faith in Pulis and his system which in turn has bred confidence.
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sat May 10, 2014 11:15 pm
Pity mr Tan didn't ask Tony Pullis for advise half way through the season 
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sun May 11, 2014 9:17 am
harkmudson wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:Yes he can learn from Pullis.
Lesson 1. Find your best starting 11 &, with the odd exception tactically, stick with it.
Lesson 2. Sort the f***ing defence out.
It's not rocket science.
His training has had a big impact too. The players practice their shape over and over and know their jobs.
Everyone fights for eachother in the team.
The improvement in results has given them faith in Pulis and his system which in turn has bred confidence.
Exactly my point mate. He's been all over the place with no idea.
Still, I'll get behind him next season (like I have this) & hope he's learnt & improves things.
Re: OLE SAYS : ' TONY PULIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO LEARN FROM '
Sun May 11, 2014 10:54 am
Blueboys1927 wrote:Pity mr Tan didn't ask Tony Pullis for advise half way through the season
Tan asked the same person who gave Man Utd the advice to have Moyes as their next manager, when picking OGS me thinks!
