Has Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan earned respect?
Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:00 am
HAS CARDIFF CITY OWNER VINCENT TAN EARNED RESPECT?
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By Sam Hardwell
Sat 31st Jan 2015
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has seen his side alter divisions on the pitch, managers, fans and kit colour. In his five years as owner of the Bluebirds, he has seen his name next to much controversy which he has attempted to rectify. Does Vincent Tan deserve respect?
When Vincent Tan joined Cardiff City in May 2010 with fellow Malaysian investor Dato Chan Tien Ghee, the plan was to clear the debt and challenge for promotion to the Premier League within the next two seasons of investing. As plans for equity were in progress and a winding up order avoided, former Cardiff manager Dave Jones floundered in his attempt to get the club to the top flight with a Play-Off Final and a second-leg nightmare defeat at home to Reading.
Dave Jones was relieved of his duties on the same day noisy neighbours Swansea City gained promotion to the Premier League. His departure made way for Malky Mackay, being appointed manager in June 2012 by the Cardiff board and not Vincent Tan, which he himself would soon make clear.
Malky Mackay came into Cardiff with only nine senior players at the club after a major clear out at the football club. The former Watford manager had to act quickly to fill out his squad before the start of the 12-13 season and did so with what mainly were free-agents. City were unfancied by the bookies for the Play-Offs, however, Mackay somehow managed to guide his Bluebirds side to a Carling Cup Final and a Play-Off place in his first season in charge.
The following season proved to be one of City’s most successful. Promotion was gained in the 13-14 season, but it came at a price with many question marks surrounding owner Vincent Tan after he declared Cardiff City’s home colours would change from blue to red. This was seen as a lucky colour in Malaysia and would also assist Cardiff in a global market, insisted Tan.
Alleged Bizarre Actions From Vincent Tan:
- Questions why Cardiff City goalkeeper (David Marshall) hasn’t scored.
- Encouraged players to shoot from inside their own half.
- Prefers players with lucky 8 in their birth-dates.
- Handed written notes of tactics before kick-off to Malky Mackay.
- Asked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to alter playing style.
It would seem that lightning can only strike twice as Cardiff were relegated from the Premier League the following season in what also proved to be their most controversial.
Cardiff fans were overwhelmed with their start to the top flight, with victories against Manchester City and arch rivals Swansea. The plaudits were being pointed in the direction of Malky Mackay’s organisational skills. However, Vincent Tan had an alternative verdict on the Scotsman. This only further angered the Cardiff faithful. It was claimed that Tan told Mackay himself that he overspent on a player that was not value for his money (Andreas Cornelius), going on to say he wanted a Toyota, when Tan requested a Ferrari. A football owner comparing cars to football… How bizarre can the man get?
As the season wore on, so did the squabble within the football club as things heated up between owner and manager. With Vincent seemingly looking more and more impacient with the Cardiff boss, he wrote an email to the Scotsman saying: “Resign or be Sacked!”. The news broke out on social network with fellow managers backing the Cardiff City manager: “You’ve got a business who is operating the club (Vincent Tan) who knows absolutely nothing about football.” – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers told Sky Sports.
Come December time, the squabble seemed to be transpiring onto the pitch with heartless performances from the Cardiff players, which the Bluebirds faithful were not used to seeing under Mackay. With defeats to Liverpool and Southampton and sitting just outside the relegation zone, Mackay’s time was called to an end, despite the protests from fans to keep him on as manager.
With Cardiff fans demanding an answer as to why Mackay saw the boot, the owner stated: “In time, the truth will be unveiled and people will apologise.” The apology that Tan seems to be referring to unfolded when news broke out of a texting scandal between Malky Mackay and former Cardiff City scout Ian Moodey. The texts were investigated by the FA and it was revealed as racist, sexist and homophobic content between the two former Cardiff City employees. Malky Mackay held an interview with the press admitting to the texting scandal in a plead to help clear his name, claiming it was just “banter” but also admitting it was unacceptable and no excuse.
The 14-15 season saw City boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked in a more respectful fashion come September after only nine months in charge. The sacking came as Cardiff found themselves mid-table in the Championship which did not meet the requirements of fans and board.
As performances under new Cardiff boss Russell Slade proved to be gritty and unattractive, the fans along with the old traditional blue kit seemed to vanish all together. Much to Tan’s realisation prompted by his mother that “unity” and “togetherness” was the way forward, Vincent Tan, against his own words reverted the club kit back from red to blue again.
The critics seemed to have converted onto current Cardiff boss Russell Slade, as fans found themselves displeased with performances as well as results. However, it appears that former Cardiff City owner Sam Hammam is preparing a court conflict with the club over an alleged £6million-plus figure still owed to creditors Langston. The debt owed to Langston was stated to be cleared back in 2013 thanks to the clubs income of revenue after the re-brand. Could this be another lie coming from Vincent Tan once again?
After Vincent seemed to have made amends for the re-brand and found his actions justified after the sacking of Mackay, has Tan burned City again?
Vincent is set to fly in to watch the Bluebirds play host to fellow Championship side Derby County after almost a year being outside of the Welsh capital this weekend (Sat 31st Jan).
… Has Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan earned respect?
Standard
By Sam Hardwell
Sat 31st Jan 2015
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has seen his side alter divisions on the pitch, managers, fans and kit colour. In his five years as owner of the Bluebirds, he has seen his name next to much controversy which he has attempted to rectify. Does Vincent Tan deserve respect?
When Vincent Tan joined Cardiff City in May 2010 with fellow Malaysian investor Dato Chan Tien Ghee, the plan was to clear the debt and challenge for promotion to the Premier League within the next two seasons of investing. As plans for equity were in progress and a winding up order avoided, former Cardiff manager Dave Jones floundered in his attempt to get the club to the top flight with a Play-Off Final and a second-leg nightmare defeat at home to Reading.
Dave Jones was relieved of his duties on the same day noisy neighbours Swansea City gained promotion to the Premier League. His departure made way for Malky Mackay, being appointed manager in June 2012 by the Cardiff board and not Vincent Tan, which he himself would soon make clear.
Malky Mackay came into Cardiff with only nine senior players at the club after a major clear out at the football club. The former Watford manager had to act quickly to fill out his squad before the start of the 12-13 season and did so with what mainly were free-agents. City were unfancied by the bookies for the Play-Offs, however, Mackay somehow managed to guide his Bluebirds side to a Carling Cup Final and a Play-Off place in his first season in charge.
The following season proved to be one of City’s most successful. Promotion was gained in the 13-14 season, but it came at a price with many question marks surrounding owner Vincent Tan after he declared Cardiff City’s home colours would change from blue to red. This was seen as a lucky colour in Malaysia and would also assist Cardiff in a global market, insisted Tan.
Alleged Bizarre Actions From Vincent Tan:
- Questions why Cardiff City goalkeeper (David Marshall) hasn’t scored.
- Encouraged players to shoot from inside their own half.
- Prefers players with lucky 8 in their birth-dates.
- Handed written notes of tactics before kick-off to Malky Mackay.
- Asked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to alter playing style.
It would seem that lightning can only strike twice as Cardiff were relegated from the Premier League the following season in what also proved to be their most controversial.
Cardiff fans were overwhelmed with their start to the top flight, with victories against Manchester City and arch rivals Swansea. The plaudits were being pointed in the direction of Malky Mackay’s organisational skills. However, Vincent Tan had an alternative verdict on the Scotsman. This only further angered the Cardiff faithful. It was claimed that Tan told Mackay himself that he overspent on a player that was not value for his money (Andreas Cornelius), going on to say he wanted a Toyota, when Tan requested a Ferrari. A football owner comparing cars to football… How bizarre can the man get?
As the season wore on, so did the squabble within the football club as things heated up between owner and manager. With Vincent seemingly looking more and more impacient with the Cardiff boss, he wrote an email to the Scotsman saying: “Resign or be Sacked!”. The news broke out on social network with fellow managers backing the Cardiff City manager: “You’ve got a business who is operating the club (Vincent Tan) who knows absolutely nothing about football.” – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers told Sky Sports.
Come December time, the squabble seemed to be transpiring onto the pitch with heartless performances from the Cardiff players, which the Bluebirds faithful were not used to seeing under Mackay. With defeats to Liverpool and Southampton and sitting just outside the relegation zone, Mackay’s time was called to an end, despite the protests from fans to keep him on as manager.
With Cardiff fans demanding an answer as to why Mackay saw the boot, the owner stated: “In time, the truth will be unveiled and people will apologise.” The apology that Tan seems to be referring to unfolded when news broke out of a texting scandal between Malky Mackay and former Cardiff City scout Ian Moodey. The texts were investigated by the FA and it was revealed as racist, sexist and homophobic content between the two former Cardiff City employees. Malky Mackay held an interview with the press admitting to the texting scandal in a plead to help clear his name, claiming it was just “banter” but also admitting it was unacceptable and no excuse.
The 14-15 season saw City boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked in a more respectful fashion come September after only nine months in charge. The sacking came as Cardiff found themselves mid-table in the Championship which did not meet the requirements of fans and board.
As performances under new Cardiff boss Russell Slade proved to be gritty and unattractive, the fans along with the old traditional blue kit seemed to vanish all together. Much to Tan’s realisation prompted by his mother that “unity” and “togetherness” was the way forward, Vincent Tan, against his own words reverted the club kit back from red to blue again.
The critics seemed to have converted onto current Cardiff boss Russell Slade, as fans found themselves displeased with performances as well as results. However, it appears that former Cardiff City owner Sam Hammam is preparing a court conflict with the club over an alleged £6million-plus figure still owed to creditors Langston. The debt owed to Langston was stated to be cleared back in 2013 thanks to the clubs income of revenue after the re-brand. Could this be another lie coming from Vincent Tan once again?
After Vincent seemed to have made amends for the re-brand and found his actions justified after the sacking of Mackay, has Tan burned City again?
Vincent is set to fly in to watch the Bluebirds play host to fellow Championship side Derby County after almost a year being outside of the Welsh capital this weekend (Sat 31st Jan).
… Has Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan earned respect?
Re: Has Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan earned respect?
Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:10 am
The texts were nothing to do with what Tan was referring to when he said"time will tell". The texts were discovered well after Malky was sacked.
We are still waiting.
We are still waiting.
Re: Has Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan earned respect?
Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:38 am
No he's now tearing it all apart keeps signing crap managers who then sign crap players aswell as not being able to manage the players I don't know who advises Tan but they know less about football than most maybe he should ask his mother who should be next manager she seems to speak more sense than the rest of them
Re: Has Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan earned respect?
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:35 am
Bakedalasker wrote:The texts were nothing to do with what Tan was referring to when he said"time will tell". The texts were discovered well after Malky was sacked.
We are still waiting.
Is that correct?
My understanding was that Tan knew of certain comments attributed to both Malky and the real villain of the piece (Moody) way before he was sacked and gave both men the opportunity to 'do the decent thing' before sacking them separately
Either way, Tan felt Malky wasn't the man to lead City any longer and his biggest mistake was not following his 'gut' instinct and sacking him as soon as he lost faith (for whatever reason)
The whole saga destabilised the club and gave both players and fans an excuse to take their eye off the ball (so to speak) which was Premier League survival and (sadly) this season is showing just how damaging the whole sorry affair was and it may take some time (if ever it occurs) to recover
