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" We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:16 am

" We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Russell Slade "

Has achieved so far more than most of us ever thought he would, including myself, Slade has got Cardiff City in the Top 6 of the Championship :thumbright: :ayatollah:

Many don't like his football, many don't believe in his tactics/formations etc,many don't believe in Slade including myself, but Slade keeps proving many of us wrong by grinding out results and climbing the League Table with NO real money.

At this current moment we are in the Top 6 which We All wanted before the Season started, so in My Strong Opinion, there are NO more excuses in not turning up at home to Sheffield Wednesday next Saturday 3pm, tickets are not that expsensive and sometimes have proved Cheaper than having a Season ticket.


:bluescarf: :bluescarf: Also May I Remind you We Also Play in BLUE and the Best home kit for many a year, in which many of you said you would Return if We went back to BLUE :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Shelf Wed are bringing at least 1,500, So there is No reason for the crowd to be at least 18,000, You were there when we were in the Premier League :thumbright: :ayatollah: :bluebird: :bluescarf:

:thumbright: :bluescarf: " SO TOP 6/CARDIFF CITY IN BLUE/WHAT MORE CAN A CARDIFF FAN WANT " :thumbright: :bluescarf:
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Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:22 am

If we draw United or Arsenal etc in fa cup it'll be a sell out , we,ll get above average but we need to maintain 6th or above regularly to get crowds back

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:23 am

NIBluebird wrote:If we draw United or Arsenal etc in fa cup it'll be a sell out , we,ll get above average but we need to maintain 6th or above regularly to get crowds back


Mike, Spot on, if we have a Big FACUP draw,they will be begging for tickets once again.

I agree, Slade has to now keep us in the Top 6, to get the crowds to turn up regular,but at least this is a start :thumbright: :bluebird:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:26 am

If Sheff Wed win today, does this mean that Slade isn't that good? Everyone seems to have usher too Slade is good because we're in the top 6, yet we could not be by the end of today...

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:29 am

Very good post

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:29 am

RFMH wrote:If Sheff Wed win today, does this mean that Slade isn't that good? Everyone seems to have usher too Slade is good because we're in the top 6, yet we could not be by the end of today...


We just have to beat Sheff Wed at home next Saturday :thumbright: :ayatollah:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:42 am

Totally agree with this post, also is Slade still learning because he finally dropped whitts, he's brought in a direct striker which we were crying out for. The football was decent against Burnley, plenty of positives. It's a fine line but the next 3 matches will determine if we are genuine contenders or not. Saturday is also the draw for the euros.

If we can manage a top 6 finish we have as good a chance as any, some will scoff at that but like it or not we can prove difficult to break down if we set up that way. His tactics haven't been great and we want decent football, but if he gets us in that top 6 we will then be wishing for shut the door difficult to beat tactics.

All ifs and buts but can't wait for next two games :bluescarf: :ayatollah: :bluebird:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:48 am

theclaw wrote:Very good post


Cheers, We seriously now have to show our club still has a big fan base out there as if our fans want success they have to do their bit and actually turn up in their thousands :thumbright: :ayatollah: :bluescarf: :bluebird:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:49 am

It's a close race. Before half time we where placed in 11 place. Beating Bolton is no less than what should be expected..

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:58 am

Stringfellow wrote:Totally agree with this post, also is Slade still learning because he finally dropped whitts, he's brought in a direct striker which we were crying out for. The football was decent against Burnley, plenty of positives. It's a fine line but the next 3 matches will determine if we are genuine contenders or not. Saturday is also the draw for the euros.

If we can manage a top 6 finish we have as good a chance as any, some will scoff at that but like it or not we can prove difficult to break down if we set up that way. His tactics haven't been great and we want decent football, but if he gets us in that top 6 we will then be wishing for shut the door difficult to beat tactics.

All ifs and buts but can't wait for next two games :bluescarf: :ayatollah: :bluebird:



Gareth from day one,we've mostly all said this squad is at least top 6, so what ever we think of Slade, we are now at this present moment Top 6, so its now time our fans turned up :thumbright: :ayatollah: :bluescarf: :bluebird:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:59 am

Scandinavianbluebird wrote:It's a close race. Before half time we where placed in 11 place. Beating Bolton is no less than what should be expected..


Without a doubt I totally agree :thumbright: But what ever my personal opinion of Slade, the League Table does not lie, we are Top 6 :thumbright: :ayatollah:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:01 am

Stringfellow wrote:Totally agree with this post, also is Slade still learning because he finally dropped whitts, he's brought in a direct striker which we were crying out for. The football was decent against Burnley, plenty of positives. It's a fine line but the next 3 matches will determine if we are genuine contenders or not. Saturday is also the draw for the euros.

If we can manage a top 6 finish we have as good a chance as any, some will scoff at that but like it or not we can prove difficult to break down if we set up that way. His tactics haven't been great and we want decent football, but if he gets us in that top 6 we will then be wishing for shut the door difficult to beat tactics.

All ifs and buts but can't wait for next two games :bluescarf: :ayatollah: :bluebird:


Good post

Some of complaints about Slade have been valid at times.

However he had to try out players and give them a fair chance but eventually adapted when that failed and dropped Whitts from central midfield and give Joe Ralls his Spurs. His transfer dealings to date have at best been chequered but hopefully Watt will prove to be the first great success.

My pre-season prediction was promotion via the play-offs. Admittedly there was a fair bit of heart ruling the head with that one! But that doesn't mean we should hope Slade fails just because it means we can get rid.

So what if he is only earning £125000pa (Obviously I use the term 'only' in a football market sense), as we paid Dave Jones 8 times that for years to get us to the same League position!

What is going on at the moment is an amazing story. Fans have reversed the rebrand and a club which is technically bankrupt is in with a real chance of pulling off promotion to the Premier League in a season when our greatest rivals are on the verge of coming down the other way.

COME ON EVERYONE WAKE UP 2015/16 COULD BE THE GREATEST YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bluescarf: :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:04 am

Its sad but people just dont feel the same anymore. Tan ruined the club and its going to take a long long time to bring ppl back :bluescarf: :bluescarf: :sladeout:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:05 am

NIBluebird wrote:If we draw United or Arsenal etc in fa cup it'll be a sell out , we,ll get above average but we need to maintain 6th or above regularly to get crowds back


Really? You predicted around 28,000 against Bristol.

I think the floating fans will trickle back if our football becomes more attractive and we are winning more.
I also think there are so many who can't relate to Slade for whatever their reasons.

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:12 pm

The games pre Christmas are normally the lowest attended so don't expect them to be much higher.Agree that we need better support,but the negative football played the past few years has turned people away only success will bring them back.
Let us hope that we play more attacking football over the next few games as it gives us more chance of success which brings more fans back. :bluebird:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:26 pm

I can't make next Saturday, due to works party. But, my lad will be there and I've given my St to him to give to a pal who will hopefully enjoy it and ask for a ticket for Brentford Tuesday night which is a £10/£5 St offer :ayatollah:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:33 pm

I shall miss next 3 home games (holiday time, but ST being used by bro in-law! back for fa cup :thumbright:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:59 pm

Yeah , and Slade is always one loss away from a crisis. He has had shite support. So this positive thread is a long time coming. The fickle supporter just wants a name manager .

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:09 pm

This thread has given me the feeling that Slade is getting us on the up with little to no funds the way we are going about it is the better way than our promotion season and that's to throw money at it and I did say that us being near the top of the table will bring back more crowds and that's what will happen. :thumbright: :ayatollah:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:43 pm

Rydogsccfc wrote:This thread has given me the feeling that Slade is getting us on the up with little to no funds the way we are going about it is the better way than our promotion season and that's to throw money at it and I did say that us being near the top of the table will bring back more crowds and that's what will happen. :thumbright: :ayatollah:


Come on Ry give us a :sladein: you know you want to :lol:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:49 pm

gwentbluebirds wrote:
Rydogsccfc wrote:This thread has given me the feeling that Slade is getting us on the up with little to no funds the way we are going about it is the better way than our promotion season and that's to throw money at it and I did say that us being near the top of the table will bring back more crowds and that's what will happen. :thumbright: :ayatollah:


Come on Ry give us a :sladein: you know you want to :lol:


:lol: hmmmmm ;)

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:54 pm

Rydogsccfc wrote:
gwentbluebirds wrote:
Rydogsccfc wrote:This thread has given me the feeling that Slade is getting us on the up with little to no funds the way we are going about it is the better way than our promotion season and that's to throw money at it and I did say that us being near the top of the table will bring back more crowds and that's what will happen. :thumbright: :ayatollah:


Come on Ry give us a :sladein: you know you want to :lol:


:lol: hmmmmm ;)


No :sladeout: are you on the fence :lol: splinters :?

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:00 pm

gwentbluebirds wrote:
Rydogsccfc wrote:
gwentbluebirds wrote:
Rydogsccfc wrote:This thread has given me the feeling that Slade is getting us on the up with little to no funds the way we are going about it is the better way than our promotion season and that's to throw money at it and I did say that us being near the top of the table will bring back more crowds and that's what will happen. :thumbright: :ayatollah:


Come on Ry give us a :sladein: you know you want to :lol:


:lol: hmmmmm ;)


No :sladeout: are you on the fence :lol: splinters :?


Neither there's no point being :sladein: or :sladeout: Slade will be here as long as Tan wants him here I am happy with the position Slade has put us in a the moment. :thumbup: :ayatollah:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 4:58 pm

Forever Blue wrote:" We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Russell Slade "

Has achieved so far more than most of us ever thought he would, including myself, Slade has got Cardiff City in the Top 6 of the Championship :thumbright: :ayatollah:

Many don't like his football, many don't believe in his tactics/formations etc,many don't believe in Slade including myself, but Slade keeps proving many of us wrong by grinding out results and climbing the League Table with NO real money.

At this current moment we are in the Top 6 which We All wanted before the Season started, so in My Strong Opinion, there are NO more excuses in not turning up at home to Sheffield Wednesday next Saturday 3pm, tickets are not that expsensive and sometimes have proved Cheaper than having a Season ticket.


:bluescarf: :bluescarf: Also May I Remind you We Also Play in BLUE and the Best home kit for many a year, in which many of you said you would Return if We went back to BLUE :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Shelf Wed are bringing at least 1,500, So there is No reason for the crowd to be at least 18,000, You were there when we were in the Premier League :thumbright: :ayatollah: :bluebird: :bluescarf:

:thumbright: :bluescarf: " SO TOP 6/CARDIFF CITY IN BLUE/WHAT MORE CAN A CARDIFF FAN WANT " :thumbright: :bluescarf:


Great photo of us doing "we'll always be blue". Why did we stop doing it? It helped to create a togetherness and gave a boost to the atmosphere. Annis can you make everyone do it again please? :lol: :thumbup: :bluescarf:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:35 pm

moonboots wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:" We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Russell Slade "

Has achieved so far more than most of us ever thought he would, including myself, Slade has got Cardiff City in the Top 6 of the Championship :thumbright: :ayatollah:

Many don't like his football, many don't believe in his tactics/formations etc,many don't believe in Slade including myself, but Slade keeps proving many of us wrong by grinding out results and climbing the League Table with NO real money.

At this current moment we are in the Top 6 which We All wanted before the Season started, so in My Strong Opinion, there are NO more excuses in not turning up at home to Sheffield Wednesday next Saturday 3pm, tickets are not that expsensive and sometimes have proved Cheaper than having a Season ticket.


:bluescarf: :bluescarf: Also May I Remind you We Also Play in BLUE and the Best home kit for many a year, in which many of you said you would Return if We went back to BLUE :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Shelf Wed are bringing at least 1,500, So there is No reason for the crowd to be at least 18,000, You were there when we were in the Premier League :thumbright: :ayatollah: :bluebird: :bluescarf:

:thumbright: :bluescarf: " SO TOP 6/CARDIFF CITY IN BLUE/WHAT MORE CAN A CARDIFF FAN WANT " :thumbright: :bluescarf:


Great photo of us doing "we'll always be blue". Why did we stop doing it? It helped to create a togetherness and gave a boost to the atmosphere. Annis can you make everyone do it again please? :lol: :thumbup: :bluescarf:


I thought we should of kept it going, but others said we've got it back now, so I left it to the Canton lot. :bluescarf:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:46 pm

I have always accepted he is here until the end of the season. I wouldn't give him any money to spend as it will be daft if he is not here next season. If Tan wants him here as long as Arsene Wenger then give him a contract.

Malky built a 4141 no winger or pace squad. Ole wanted, well I am not sure what he wanted, he just bought anyone his agent gave him. Slade wants 442

Having no playing philosophy has got us into this problem when we have over a first team out on loan.

This was about not going down for me and starting again.

One thing though, I reckon Slades reputation has gone up remarkably and he could well be back in the championship again with another club.

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:50 pm

llan bluebird wrote:I have always accepted he is here until the end of the season. I wouldn't give him any money to spend as it will be daft if he is not here next season. If Tan wants him here as long as Arsene Wenger then give him a contract.

Malky built a 4141 no winger or pace squad. Ole wanted, well I am not sure what he wanted, he just bought anyone his agent gave him. Slade wants 442

Having no playing philosophy has got us into this problem when we have over a first team out on loan.

This was about not going down for me and starting again.

One thing though, I reckon Slades reputation has gone up remarkably and he could well be back in the championship again with another club.



If Slade got sacked at any time in the near futur, after keeping City well away from relegation and even getting us in the top 6 Slade would get a job again fast.

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:51 pm

blue lagoon wrote:Yeah , and Slade is always one loss away from a crisis. He has had shite support. So this positive thread is a long time coming. The fickle supporter just wants a name manager .


:thumbright: :ayatollah:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:21 pm

Very good post! Fans forever changing opinions on Slade. Yes we are currently 6th. But the quality of football over the course of the season hasn't been good enough! We will not end up in the top 6 by the end of the season.

Few results went our way and we won against Bolton (very poor team) and only just won. I am still :sladeout:

Re: " We Can Moan, We Can Groan, We Can Debate,But Slade "

Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:01 pm

Rydogsccfc wrote:
gwentbluebirds wrote:
Rydogsccfc wrote:This thread has given me the feeling that Slade is getting us on the up with little to no funds the way we are going about it is the better way than our promotion season and that's to throw money at it and I did say that us being near the top of the table will bring back more crowds and that's what will happen. :thumbright: :ayatollah:


Come on Ry give us a :sladein: you know you want to :lol:


:lol: hmmmmm ;)


Dont you Dare :evil: :evil: :sladeout: