' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:21 pm
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade insists the boo-boys won't bother him as he aims for Championship play-off place
21 July 2015
By Steve Tucker
Having stated that his Cardiff City ambitions lie in the Championship's top six, manager Russell Slade insists negative sentiments won't bother him
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade
Russell Slade is staying positive at Cardiff
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade admits he's under pressure but insists he won't bow to the boo-boys.
The Bluebirds boss, who was under-fire for most of last season, says his team improved under his stewardship last season and claims he's never doubted himself.
When asked about his personal criticism at the relaxed setting of the team's Dutch pre-season training base, Slade mischievously responded. “Has there been criticism? We’ve not kicked a ball in anger yet!”
Season start
That first ball in anger will be kicked when Fulham visit the Cardiff City Stadium on the opening day of the Championship season on August 8.
Then follows a tough trip to newly-relegated QPR, with Wolves and Hull all looming on the horizon in quick succession.
Slade will need a good start if the vultures are not to start circling with unseemly haste, but while acknowledging there are those out there just waiting for him to fail, the Cardiff boss is adamant he is facing the new season with relish.
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“People are entitled to their opinion, but I am not going to doubt myself, am I?” said Slade.
“I never doubt myself. You can’t afford to have doubts at all. You need to have such a focus in this game. You can only control what you can control.
“I can’t control what the man next door is going to say or what the newspapers are going to print about me.
Pressure
“Every manager that kicks off on August 8 is going to be under pressure. If he does not get off to a good start say in that first month then he will be under pressure, me included in that. If you win every game in August you are still under pressure. You are under pressure to keep results up and keep going.
“Look, I know a good start is going to be important. The work we are putting in now and the fact we finished last season in such good form, relatively at least, the last ten games would have seen is sixth. So we’ve shown some improvement. I don’t think of personal pressure, to be honest I’m just looking forward to it.
“The group are enjoying it, they are closer than ever. It’s exciting.”
Despite the austerity measures at the club, expectations in the Welsh capital are sure to be sky high but Slade has come out fighting as the new campaign nears.
He said: “Our focus is to aim for a top six finish. There’s no doubt about that now.
“It’s still a work in progress, but things are taking shape. We are going into the new season ambitious and full of optimism.”
The seeds of that attempt at a top six placing are being sown this summer at their Dutch training camp where the Bluebirds are based at a four-star resort an hour’s drive from Amsterdam.
Pulling together
Slade says the trip is all about unity and togetherness, qualities he surely hopes the Bluebirds’ supporters will start displaying towards him in larger numbers as the new season develops.
“It’s a training camp, but the real beauty of it is having your players 24/7,” added Slade.
“If you decide to put on something at 7.30 in the morning we can do it. We are trying to vary things, we’ve got the bikes, swimming and yoga. We put more sessions on for them all day.
“I just think it all helps with the togetherness and getting used to each other. They get used to working with each other. You don’t get so many opportunities during the season to spend so much time together. That’s really important.”
21 July 2015
By Steve Tucker
Having stated that his Cardiff City ambitions lie in the Championship's top six, manager Russell Slade insists negative sentiments won't bother him
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade
Russell Slade is staying positive at Cardiff
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade admits he's under pressure but insists he won't bow to the boo-boys.
The Bluebirds boss, who was under-fire for most of last season, says his team improved under his stewardship last season and claims he's never doubted himself.
When asked about his personal criticism at the relaxed setting of the team's Dutch pre-season training base, Slade mischievously responded. “Has there been criticism? We’ve not kicked a ball in anger yet!”
Season start
That first ball in anger will be kicked when Fulham visit the Cardiff City Stadium on the opening day of the Championship season on August 8.
Then follows a tough trip to newly-relegated QPR, with Wolves and Hull all looming on the horizon in quick succession.
Slade will need a good start if the vultures are not to start circling with unseemly haste, but while acknowledging there are those out there just waiting for him to fail, the Cardiff boss is adamant he is facing the new season with relish.
More: Why would Johnny Russell leave Derby for Cardiff?
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“People are entitled to their opinion, but I am not going to doubt myself, am I?” said Slade.
“I never doubt myself. You can’t afford to have doubts at all. You need to have such a focus in this game. You can only control what you can control.
“I can’t control what the man next door is going to say or what the newspapers are going to print about me.
Pressure
“Every manager that kicks off on August 8 is going to be under pressure. If he does not get off to a good start say in that first month then he will be under pressure, me included in that. If you win every game in August you are still under pressure. You are under pressure to keep results up and keep going.
“Look, I know a good start is going to be important. The work we are putting in now and the fact we finished last season in such good form, relatively at least, the last ten games would have seen is sixth. So we’ve shown some improvement. I don’t think of personal pressure, to be honest I’m just looking forward to it.
“The group are enjoying it, they are closer than ever. It’s exciting.”
Despite the austerity measures at the club, expectations in the Welsh capital are sure to be sky high but Slade has come out fighting as the new campaign nears.
He said: “Our focus is to aim for a top six finish. There’s no doubt about that now.
“It’s still a work in progress, but things are taking shape. We are going into the new season ambitious and full of optimism.”
The seeds of that attempt at a top six placing are being sown this summer at their Dutch training camp where the Bluebirds are based at a four-star resort an hour’s drive from Amsterdam.
Pulling together
Slade says the trip is all about unity and togetherness, qualities he surely hopes the Bluebirds’ supporters will start displaying towards him in larger numbers as the new season develops.
“It’s a training camp, but the real beauty of it is having your players 24/7,” added Slade.
“If you decide to put on something at 7.30 in the morning we can do it. We are trying to vary things, we’ve got the bikes, swimming and yoga. We put more sessions on for them all day.
“I just think it all helps with the togetherness and getting used to each other. They get used to working with each other. You don’t get so many opportunities during the season to spend so much time together. That’s really important.”
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:48 pm
Everyone has a choice.... back OUR manager who is clearly a genuine man which could result in an enjoyable season of supporting the bluebirds.
The other option is keep getting on his back and affecting what happens on the pitch then fall so far behind that when fans get a manager they want we'll be too far behind.
We're called supporters because we are loyal and are supposed to support the team through tough periods too. Nows the chance and we may get our rewards.
The other option is keep getting on his back and affecting what happens on the pitch then fall so far behind that when fans get a manager they want we'll be too far behind.
We're called supporters because we are loyal and are supposed to support the team through tough periods too. Nows the chance and we may get our rewards.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:59 pm
Pontypool_Bluebird wrote:Everyone has a choice.... back OUR manager who is clearly a genuine man which could result in an enjoyable season of supporting the bluebirds.
The other option is keep getting on his back and affecting what happens on the pitch then fall so far behind that when fans get a manager they want we'll be too far behind.
We're called supporters because we are loyal and are supposed to support the team through tough periods too. Nows the chance and we may get our rewards.
Very much so.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:20 pm
Pontypool_Bluebird wrote:Everyone has a choice.... back OUR manager who is clearly a genuine man which could result in an enjoyable season of supporting the bluebirds.
The other option is keep getting on his back and affecting what happens on the pitch then fall so far behind that when fans get a manager they want we'll be too far behind.
We're called supporters because we are loyal and are supposed to support the team through tough periods too. Nows the chance and we may get our rewards.
Spot on, Mr Slade deserves a chance
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:27 pm
You've gotta give Slade credit; he's thick (skinned) isn't he? Reminds me of an old dinosaur!
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:28 pm
I agree if we're all pulling in the same direction we got a good chance I just hope he doesn't use them awful tactics he used last seasonPontypool_Bluebird wrote:Everyone has a choice.... back OUR manager who is clearly a genuine man which could result in an enjoyable season of supporting the bluebirds.
The other option is keep getting on his back and affecting what happens on the pitch then fall so far behind that when fans get a manager they want we'll be too far behind.
We're called supporters because we are loyal and are supposed to support the team through tough periods too. Nows the chance and we may get our rewards.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:50 pm
The crowds will be so small this season, I doubt Slade will hear the booing anyway.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:16 pm
"A work in progress" is going to be said quite a lot by Slade
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:52 pm
How about supporting him , he knows he's up against it with the expectations from the majority who seem to be willing him to fail.(he fails the team fails ) He's now had a preseason and enough preparation to really put his stamp on things , it's not an easy start and I expect a few losses but it's a long season ahead with plenty of opportunities to put things right if needs be .
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:19 pm
BOO. 
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:21 pm
drivingblue wrote:BOO.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:01 pm
Rydogsccfc wrote:drivingblue wrote:BOO.
Boo Boo Boo
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:05 pm
drivingblue wrote:Rydogsccfc wrote:drivingblue wrote:BOO.
Boo Boo Boo
I'm not going to put anymore youtube links up it drove me mad.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:29 pm
Rydogsccfc wrote:drivingblue wrote:Rydogsccfc wrote:drivingblue wrote:BOO.
Boo Boo Boo
I'm not going to put anymore youtube links up it drove me mad.
And me 
thats something we agree on
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:52 pm
I'll be honest, I don't want Slade at our football club and I believe he's been here long enough to implement his ideas into the team and he hasn't done anything for me.
But, he is here and for that reason, I WILL support him. I hope he proves me wrong and gets Cardiff into the Top 6 this season. Best of luck Slade, you've got a second chance from me!
But, he is here and for that reason, I WILL support him. I hope he proves me wrong and gets Cardiff into the Top 6 this season. Best of luck Slade, you've got a second chance from me!
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:55 pm
drivingblue wrote:Rydogsccfc wrote:drivingblue wrote:Rydogsccfc wrote:drivingblue wrote:BOO.
Boo Boo Boo
I'm not going to put anymore youtube links up it drove me mad.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:34 pm
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:39 pm
I say give him until January. He has my backing until then 
We need unity. We've been through worse times than this.
We need unity. We've been through worse times than this.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:46 pm
Bridgend_bluebird wrote:I say give him until January. He has my backing until then
We need unity. We've been through worse times than this.
A lot worse!
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:37 am
I don't understand booing our own team or players. Back them all until the bitter end! I certainly don't think Slade will take us up but I also don't think he'll take us down. After recent dramas, I'm happy with any progress to be honest.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:00 pm
lathamgaffney wrote:I'll be honest, I don't want Slade at our football club and I believe he's been here long enough to implement his ideas into the team and he hasn't done anything for me.
But, he is here and for that reason, I WILL support him. I hope he proves me wrong and gets Cardiff into the Top 6 this season. Best of luck Slade, you've got a second chance from me!
Long enough? He had a January transfer window which isn't the easiest and inherited a squad that isn't his and came in during he season. Bold thing to say while not taking into account circumstances.
Re: ' Boo boys won't bother City manager '
Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:10 pm
DandoCCFC wrote:lathamgaffney wrote:I'll be honest, I don't want Slade at our football club and I believe he's been here long enough to implement his ideas into the team and he hasn't done anything for me.
But, he is here and for that reason, I WILL support him. I hope he proves me wrong and gets Cardiff into the Top 6 this season. Best of luck Slade, you've got a second chance from me!
Long enough? He had a January transfer window which isn't the easiest and inherited a squad that isn't his and came in during he season. Bold thing to say while not taking into account circumstances.
This.
Give him until next January window and see where we are then.