Russell Slade: On Cardiff City

Slade On Cardiff Desire

Vital Football

9th August 2015

Manager Russell Slade has said he felt the team showed a great desire to take a point in the match against Fulham earlier today.

With Fulham arguably going ahead against the run of play, Slade told the Official Site that he was delighted to have seen the desire and effort from the side as they fought back from that goal down to take a point.

'We massively deserved the point. On the balance of play and with the opportunities both teams created, I think we were unlucky not to be in front by half-time. Fulham`s goalkeeper Andy Lonergan made two fantastic saves to deny Joe Mason either side of the post - making it was clear that it was going to take a very good shot to beat him. In the second period we hit the crossbar, had one disallowed and totally against the run of play we made a mistake and found ourselves one down. However, we showed great desire and attitude, changed our shape as we went forward and aimed for all three points.'

With the leveller coming from Craig Noone late on from 25 yards, he obviously came in for special praise from the manager for his efforts on the day.

'He does it so many times in training. It was a fantastic finish today - just what we required. Craig has had years where he`s hit double figures so maybe this is his season to push on again and grab some more. It was a positive reaction from him to come on and prove a point after starting the game on the bench; that`s what you want.'

Slade also went on to praise the performance of Matt Connolly alongside Sean Morrison and he feels that they are both showing signs of developing a good understanding and partnership in the centre of defence now.

'Matthew Connolly has also performed very well lately, being partnered with Sean Morrison for the past few games. They`ve developed a decent relationship together and the pair made some good blocks, both having shots blocked at the other end. I`m happy with the way they`re going about their business at the moment.'

Not quite the flying start people would've hoped for but with an abundance of chances and a decent control of possession hopefully a sign of things to come and better in the future now.

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.

Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.

Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

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We were 1 nil down and showed great desire to get a point. Simple. Stop reading nonsense into it just to be negative. It was a huge improvement last year, nice to see us passing the ball around. Our fans just want to moan at everything.

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.

Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

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We were 1 nil down and showed great desire to get a point. Simple. Stop reading nonsense into it just to be negative. It was a huge improvement last year, nice to see us passing the ball around. Our fans just want to moan at everything.

Exactly, we showed great desire in going behind after an awful mistake, especially after starting the second half well.

Don't lose at all cost was malkies mantra it worked! Slade as changed way we play far to early to know if it will be successful after ten games better idea .

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.
Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

I don't agree with that, far too critical. I haven't heard Slade's interview but judging by the way he usually constructs sentences heis probably saying we did well to battle back and get the point, nit that he was inly hoing after a point. We sat back for a but after equalising but they were pretty slick when they came out to arrack. All in all that was much better than last year, certainly not perfect and we still need another creative midfielder and a bigger mobile goal scorer but the passing, control and chances carved out far surpassed 90% of last yesr's games. Pilkington faded and Whits has another off game but Ralls was excellent, looked very promising and played some great passes. The defence was solid but still susceptible ti balls over the top. We've boughtno one but managed to compete and the team really looked up for it. I was expecting Fulham to clean us out with the players they've bought but they didn't come close. If we continue getting better and can add the missing players we've git a chance. Unfortunately we need to sacrifice Marshall to get them. Moore may come good, I hope he dies, he showed inexperience but that is because he is. Give him a chance too.

Slade as like is supporters, are totally delusional

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.
Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

I don't agree with that, far too critical. I haven't heard Slade's interview but judging by the way he usually constructs sentences heis probably saying we did well to battle back and get the point, nit that he was inly hoing after a point. We sat back for a but after equalising but they were pretty slick when they came out to arrack. All in all that was much better than last year, certainly not perfect and we still need another creative midfielder and a bigger mobile goal scorer but the passing, control and chances carved out far surpassed 90% of last yesr's games. Pilkington faded and Whits has another off game but Ralls was excellent, looked very promising and played some great passes. The defence was solid but still susceptible ti balls over the top. We've boughtno one but managed to compete and the team really looked up for it. I was expecting Fulham to clean us out with the players they've bought but they didn't come close. If we continue getting better and can add the missing players we've git a chance. Unfortunately we need to sacrifice Marshall to get them. Moore may come good, I hope he dies, he showed inexperience but that is because he is. Give him a chance too.

Reading my post I must admit it is a tad on the critical side. There were many positive sides to our play I thought were very good and yes a big improvement on last year.
But no matter how critical it comes across I don’t want Moore to ‘die’

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.
Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?


You can be as critical as you like but don't let your anti-Slade feelings cloud your judgement as it plainly has here.But your not on your own.What also stiicks out like a sore thumb this morning is the lack of anti-Slade bollocks being posted in general.Most of the anti-Slade brigade are wondering if Slade gets it right they'll have to re-invent themselves to have any credibility.Its so easy when your an internet warrior,just post any old bollocks and if you don't get it right instead of manning up just go and get yourself a new identity.

I don't agree with that, far too critical. I haven't heard Slade's interview but judging by the way he usually constructs sentences heis probably saying we did well to battle back and get the point, nit that he was inly hoing after a point. We sat back for a but after equalising but they were pretty slick when they came out to arrack. All in all that was much better than last year, certainly not perfect and we still need another creative midfielder and a bigger mobile goal scorer but the passing, control and chances carved out far surpassed 90% of last yesr's games. Pilkington faded and Whits has another off game but Ralls was excellent, looked very promising and played some great passes. The defence was solid but still susceptible ti balls over the top. We've boughtno one but managed to compete and the team really looked up for it. I was expecting Fulham to clean us out with the players they've bought but they didn't come close. If we continue getting better and can add the missing players we've git a chance. Unfortunately we need to sacrifice Marshall to get them. Moore may come good, I hope he dies, he showed inexperience but that is because he is. Give him a chance too.

Reading my post I must admit it is a tad on the critical side. There were many positive sides to our play I thought were very good and yes a big improvement on last year.
But no matter how critical it comes across I don’t want Moore to ‘die’

There were many positives from yesterday. Also a lot of work still to be done.

Centrally we were better when ralls went there! Wasted out left! We lacked pace, and struggled upfront! Revelll and mason were never going to get in behind the Fulham defence. The Fulham back line could and did play as high as they wanted!! When ameobi and noone came on the change is pace of the game was noticeable!

worried about Morrison. Gave for too much away and some poor decisions! Peltier only over lapped once then didn't receive the ball and didn't bother again. Dickgacoi still carrying too much timber and I'm concerned with his fitness and pace.. Very slow!

Connolly played quite well at times, good distribution and good reading of game! I also thought pilkington looked sharp in the first half, and good in the second but just a couple of bad judgements..

Def an improvement on last season and a plus for the possession we had!!

I thought we play like we did last season only difference is trying playing on floor still slow moving ball forward still giving ball away easy get better side they take there still early days but need move ball quicker or I just see other sides wiping floor with us

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.
Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

Whoops, nor me, fat fingers, small keyboard

I don't agree with that, far too critical. I haven't heard Slade's interview but judging by the way he usually constructs sentences heis probably saying we did well to battle back and get the point, nit that he was inly hoing after a point. We sat back for a but after equalising but they were pretty slick when they came out to arrack. All in all that was much better than last year, certainly not perfect and we still need another creative midfielder and a bigger mobile goal scorer but the passing, control and chances carved out far surpassed 90% of last yesr's games. Pilkington faded and Whits has another off game but Ralls was excellent, looked very promising and played some great passes. The defence was solid but still susceptible ti balls over the top. We've boughtno one but managed to compete and the team really looked up for it. I was expecting Fulham to clean us out with the players they've bought but they didn't come close. If we continue getting better and can add the missing players we've git a chance. Unfortunately we need to sacrifice Marshall to get them. Moore may come good, I hope he dies, he showed inexperience but that is because he is. Give him a chance too.

Reading my post I must admit it is a tad on the critical side. There were many positive sides to our play I thought were very good and yes a big improvement on last year.
But no matter how critical it comes across I don’t want Moore to ‘die’

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.
Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

Whoops, nor me, fat fingers, small keyboard

I don't agree with that, far too critical. I haven't heard Slade's interview but judging by the way he usually constructs sentences heis probably saying we did well to battle back and get the point, nit that he was inly hoing after a point. We sat back for a but after equalising but they were pretty slick when they came out to arrack. All in all that was much better than last year, certainly not perfect and we still need another creative midfielder and a bigger mobile goal scorer but the passing, control and chances carved out far surpassed 90% of last yesr's games. Pilkington faded and Whits has another off game but Ralls was excellent, looked very promising and played some great passes. The defence was solid but still susceptible ti balls over the top. We've boughtno one but managed to compete and the team really looked up for it. I was expecting Fulham to clean us out with the players they've bought but they didn't come close. If we continue getting better and can add the missing players we've git a chance. Unfortunately we need to sacrifice Marshall to get them. Moore may come good, I hope he dies, he showed inexperience but that is because he is. Give him a chance too.

Reading my post I must admit it is a tad on the critical side. There were many positive sides to our play I thought were very good and yes a big improvement on last year.
But no matter how critical it comes across I don’t want Moore to ‘die’

See the opinion police have been busy again.

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.
Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

I don't agree with that, far too critical. I haven't heard Slade's interview but judging by the way he usually constructs sentences heis probably saying we did well to battle back and get the point, nit that he was inly hoing after a point. We sat back for a but after equalising but they were pretty slick when they came out to arrack. All in all that was much better than last year, certainly not perfect and we still need another creative midfielder and a bigger mobile goal scorer but the passing, control and chances carved out far surpassed 90% of last yesr's games. Pilkington faded and Whits has another off game but Ralls was excellent, looked very promising and played some great passes. The defence was solid but still susceptible ti balls over the top. We've boughtno one but managed to compete and the team really looked up for it. I was expecting Fulham to clean us out with the players they've bought but they didn't come close. If we continue getting better and can add the missing players we've git a chance. Unfortunately we need to sacrifice Marshall to get them. Moore may come good, I hope he dies, he showed inexperience but that is because he is. Give him a chance too.

I think you are probably spot on with this post. I'm no Slade fan but I don't think he was just settling for a point, he just, rightly, praised our desire to get back into the game. However the midfield problem persists, apart from Ralls and although Digkakoi's presence is a big plus, neither he nor Whittingham have any pace and that will be a huge problem throughout the season unless Slade makes any effort to address it, which I fear he won't. Totally agree that Simon Moore should not be slated. I'm sure he is a good keeper, more (excuse the pun) experience will undoubtedly eradicate his errors.

Don't lose at all cost was malkies mantra it worked! Slade as changed way we play far to early to know if it will be successful after ten games better idea .

I don’t like what Russell is saying here, and his assessment of the game reflects the way his team played the game.
“Showed great desire to take a point” To me this statement shows a complete lack of ambition, and I have a feeling he’ll be repeating this sort of robotic management drivel for the rest of the season. Fulham won’t do anything this season, mid to lower half if they are lucky. He should be bitterly disappointed we didn’t win the game. Why is he delighted that we fought for a draw? We should have buried a mediocre team like Fulham in the first half
I thought we played too deep, gave the ball away too cheaply, particularly in mid field. We showed very little creativity and played with too much caution (hate to see an attack stop because of no options and we end up passing the ball back the length of the pitch to our keeper) Yes Pilkington did alright in the first half but to be honest he should have gone for goal a couple of times when he crossed the ball. Scot Malone was our only player for 60 minutes who showed any desire to push forward, without doubt the MOTM for me. Having the ability of taking people on and having go is what Noone did for us when he came on and that’s why he scored.
The team he picks and the way we play is obviously ’don’t lose at all cost’, winning is a bonus.

Early days I know but I can’t see Russell changing the way we play, I think we have a squad as good as most in this division; can the manager use them to their full potential?

From one moon to another I can't say there's a lot I agree with there.