' IS IT TIME TO GIVE SOME CREDIT? '

' IS IT TIME TO GIVE SOME CREDIT? '

Is it finally time to give Russell Slade some credit for what he has achieved under the circumstances in which he has found himself this season?

I have long advocated that Russell Slade is not the man to lead Cardiff City FC to any great heights and (like others on here) I have slated his tactical awareness when we consistently give two goal leads away because we appeared 'out-thought' by opposition managers and unable to change a previously rigid on-field formation

However, given the sudden improvement in both results and playing style (as well as the return to form of Peter Whittingham) it has left me wondering if I have been a little harsh on a manager who it turns out has been working (until now) with both hands tied behind his back!

Interference from above is almost a given at the CCS these days and (until the Wolves game) I think it showed. Russell Slade had been brought in (on low wages for this Division) to run the team during a massive cost-cutting programme where (despite promises to the contrary) he was often unaware of certain players being sold until the deals had been completed!

We know he was Vincent Tan's choice (certainly not Dalman or Choo's) and that he was appointed with a 'brief' to trim the squad and save the club massive amounts of money. Surely no one can say other than he has delivered under immense pressure from both fans and upper management at the same time?

On reflection, for us to be even in with a shout of the play-offs at this time is pretty remarkable given what has gone on and his remarks after the win at Wolves might just be the first outward sign that he is now be prepared to 'do it his way' and that (from what we've seen since) may be a good thing!

For now, I'm going to lay off the guy and give him a fair chance. I still don't think we'll make the play-offs, but I now genuinely believe that under Russell Slade it won't be for the want of trying and I sincerely hope he proves me wrong by getting us into the Top 6 come May!

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Well said ,and I agree. Let's all start pulling/pushing in the same direction,and you never know we might surprise ourselves.

Is it finally time to give Russell Slade some credit for what he has achieved under the circumstances in which he has found himself this season?

I have long advocated that Russell Slade is not the man to lead Cardiff City FC to any great heights and (like others on here) I have slated his tactical awareness when we consistently give two goal leads away because we appeared 'out-thought' by opposition managers and unable to change a previously rigid on-field formation

However, given the sudden improvement in both results and playing style (as well as the return to form of Peter Whittingham) it has left me wondering if I have been a little harsh on a manager who it turns out has been working (until now) with both hands tied behind his back!

Interference from above is almost a given at the CCS these days and (until the Wolves game) I think it showed. Russell Slade had been brought in (on low wages for this Division) to run the team during a massive cost-cutting programme where (despite promises to the contrary) he was often unaware of certain players being sold until the deals had been completed!

We know he was Vincent Tan's choice (certainly not Dalman or Choo's) and that he was appointed with a 'brief' to trim the squad and save the club massive amounts of money. Surely no one can say other than he has delivered under immense pressure from both fans and upper management at the same time?

On reflection, for us to be even in with a shout of the play-offs at this time is pretty remarkable given what has gone on and his remarks after the win at Wolves might just be the first outward sign that he is now be prepared to 'do it his way' and that (from what we've seen since) may be a good thing!

For now, I'm going to lay off the guy and give him a fair chance. I still don't think we'll make the play-offs, but I now genuinely believe that under Russell Slade it won't be for the want of trying and I sincerely hope he proves me wrong by getting us into the Top 6 come May!

Exactly. There have been numerous times over the last two years where I've thought it's time he left but he's here to stay and on reflection with all the Crap he's had this year especially hasn't done too bad. After all he's our'big al' to the rules nd of the season so let's give him some respect and support till then shake hands and say thanks and get a new younger manager in to boost season ticket sales if promotion doesn't happen.

I for one also think this boring football thing is a bit of a myth. Sure last season defo and a few games in November but I have seen some cracking matches this season with goals at both ends, unfortunately two many at ours in some. In some ways we could do with being a bit more streetwise and defensive to see out matches.

No, we have to put pressure on Slade to do the obvious in games. He has to keep playing Fabio. When we scream at Slade he bloody listens! Let's get the momentum going guys, Cant wait for this Saturday!!!

Great post, he's done what he was brought in to do and there's still alot of the same to be done. It hasn't been pretty but I've said it all season we could be down the other end with a bigger name manager like many clubs before us.

Unfortunately many city fans fail to see the bigger picture and, in true ccfc fashion expect instant results despite the goings on behind the scenes.

We knew after oles season it was going to take a few years to rebuild the damage done to this club (not one season) and we're heading in the right direction.

I say Slade has done far better than anyone imagined with No money,even though he was promised it and Tan telling him to sell,sell.
Behind the scenes have been awful for Slade.

So Yes Slade has started to win me over and deserves some credit

I've never thought any different.Only the sheep making the loudest anti-Slade noises will not see for themselves.

He's bald he's hip he will take us to the premiership Russell Slade Russell Slade

If fans agree about Slade then only right to sing his name at matches - he`ll get encouraged too .

Is it Slade selling the players or the board? Slade is not the one to be credited with balancing the books. If he had his own way, he would signed a few more no-hopers like Revell, Doyle, Tamas

I have advocated that he should go, but at this stage of the season it will not happen.


Therefore we have to get 100% behind the team and the MANAGER - we can still let him know when we are not happy but we need to be together as one

Blooooooooobirds!!!!!

I say Slade has done far better than anyone imagined with No money,even though he was promised it and Tan telling him to sell,sell.
Behind the scenes have been awful for Slade.

So Yes Slade has started to win me over and deserves some credit

Russell sladss Barmy army chant Sat then is it

I have advocated that he should go, but at this stage of the season it will not happen.


Therefore we have to get 100% behind the team and the MANAGER - we can still let him know when we are not happy but we need to be together as one

I always see this and don't really understand it? why do I need to support the manager? how does that effect anything?

Do I like Slade? no,
Do I think he is a good manager? no
Do I think he has made the best of what we have had? no
Do I think he has wasted the little money and wages he has had to get new players since he joined? Yes

He has no credit from me.

Great post, he's done what he was brought in to do and there's still alot of the same to be done. It hasn't been pretty but I've said it all season we could be down the other end with a bigger name manager like many clubs before us.

Unfortunately many city fans fail to see the bigger picture and, in true ccfc fashion expect instant results despite the goings on behind the scenes.

We knew after oles season it was going to take a few years to rebuild the damage done to this club (not one season) and we're heading in the right direction.

Under the pressure and the stuff happening behind the scenes and since those Dalman comments we have picked up and really credit to Slade and the players.

Under the pressure and the stuff happening behind the scenes and since those Dalman comments we have picked up and really credit to Slade and the players.

Hear f*cking hear rydog

' IS IT TIME TO GIVE SOME CREDIT? '

Is it finally time to give Russell Slade some credit for what he has achieved under the circumstances in which he has found himself this season?

I have long advocated that Russell Slade is not the man to lead Cardiff City FC to any great heights and (like others on here) I have slated his tactical awareness when we consistently give two goal leads away because we appeared 'out-thought' by opposition managers and unable to change a previously rigid on-field formation

However, given the sudden improvement in both results and playing style (as well as the return to form of Peter Whittingham) it has left me wondering if I have been a little harsh on a manager who it turns out has been working (until now) with both hands tied behind his back!

Interference from above is almost a given at the CCS these days and (until the Wolves game) I think it showed. Russell Slade had been brought in (on low wages for this Division) to run the team during a massive cost-cutting programme where (despite promises to the contrary) he was often unaware of certain players being sold until the deals had been completed!

We know he was Vincent Tan's choice (certainly not Dalman or Choo's) and that he was appointed with a 'brief' to trim the squad and save the club massive amounts of money. Surely no one can say other than he has delivered under immense pressure from both fans and upper management at the same time?

On reflection, for us to be even in with a shout of the play-offs at this time is pretty remarkable given what has gone on and his remarks after the win at Wolves might just be the first outward sign that he is now be prepared to 'do it his way' and that (from what we've seen since) may be a good thing!

For now, I'm going to lay off the guy and give him a fair chance. I still don't think we'll make the play-offs, but I now genuinely believe that under Russell Slade it won't be for the want of trying and I sincerely hope he proves me wrong by getting us into the Top 6 come May!

Russell Slade is a legend. Great man, cut him slack.

' IS IT TIME TO GIVE SOME CREDIT? '

Is it finally time to give Russell Slade some credit for what he has achieved under the circumstances in which he has found himself this season?

I have long advocated that Russell Slade is not the man to lead Cardiff City FC to any great heights and (like others on here) I have slated his tactical awareness when we consistently give two goal leads away because we appeared 'out-thought' by opposition managers and unable to change a previously rigid on-field formation

However, given the sudden improvement in both results and playing style (as well as the return to form of Peter Whittingham) it has left me wondering if I have been a little harsh on a manager who it turns out has been working (until now) with both hands tied behind his back!

Interference from above is almost a given at the CCS these days and (until the Wolves game) I think it showed. Russell Slade had been brought in (on low wages for this Division) to run the team during a massive cost-cutting programme where (despite promises to the contrary) he was often unaware of certain players being sold until the deals had been completed!

We know he was Vincent Tan's choice (certainly not Dalman or Choo's) and that he was appointed with a 'brief' to trim the squad and save the club massive amounts of money. Surely no one can say other than he has delivered under immense pressure from both fans and upper management at the same time?

On reflection, for us to be even in with a shout of the play-offs at this time is pretty remarkable given what has gone on and his remarks after the win at Wolves might just be the first outward sign that he is now be prepared to 'do it his way' and that (from what we've seen since) may be a good thing!

For now, I'm going to lay off the guy and give him a fair chance. I still don't think we'll make the play-offs, but I now genuinely believe that under Russell Slade it won't be for the want of trying and I sincerely hope he proves me wrong by getting us into the Top 6 come May!

Russell Slade is a legend. Great man, cut him slack.

Better than Bilic eh?

' IS IT TIME TO GIVE SOME CREDIT? '

Is it finally time to give Russell Slade some credit for what he has achieved under the circumstances in which he has found himself this season?

I have long advocated that Russell Slade is not the man to lead Cardiff City FC to any great heights and (like others on here) I have slated his tactical awareness when we consistently give two goal leads away because we appeared 'out-thought' by opposition managers and unable to change a previously rigid on-field formation

However, given the sudden improvement in both results and playing style (as well as the return to form of Peter Whittingham) it has left me wondering if I have been a little harsh on a manager who it turns out has been working (until now) with both hands tied behind his back!

Interference from above is almost a given at the CCS these days and (until the Wolves game) I think it showed. Russell Slade had been brought in (on low wages for this Division) to run the team during a massive cost-cutting programme where (despite promises to the contrary) he was often unaware of certain players being sold until the deals had been completed!

We know he was Vincent Tan's choice (certainly not Dalman or Choo's) and that he was appointed with a 'brief' to trim the squad and save the club massive amounts of money. Surely no one can say other than he has delivered under immense pressure from both fans and upper management at the same time?

On reflection, for us to be even in with a shout of the play-offs at this time is pretty remarkable given what has gone on and his remarks after the win at Wolves might just be the first outward sign that he is now be prepared to 'do it his way' and that (from what we've seen since) may be a good thing!

For now, I'm going to lay off the guy and give him a fair chance. I still don't think we'll make the play-offs, but I now genuinely believe that under Russell Slade it won't be for the want of trying and I sincerely hope he proves me wrong by getting us into the Top 6 come May!

Russell Slade is a legend. Great man, cut him slack.

Better than Bilic eh?

No ... Slav is a diamond , but fair play at your lower level Slade is gold, let's be fair your punching above your weight when you compare us to you. Play offs still ring a bell West Ham 5 - Cardiff franchise FC 0

' IS IT TIME TO GIVE SOME CREDIT? '

Is it finally time to give Russell Slade some credit for what he has achieved under the circumstances in which he has found himself this season?

I have long advocated that Russell Slade is not the man to lead Cardiff City FC to any great heights and (like others on here) I have slated his tactical awareness when we consistently give two goal leads away because we appeared 'out-thought' by opposition managers and unable to change a previously rigid on-field formation

However, given the sudden improvement in both results and playing style (as well as the return to form of Peter Whittingham) it has left me wondering if I have been a little harsh on a manager who it turns out has been working (until now) with both hands tied behind his back!

Interference from above is almost a given at the CCS these days and (until the Wolves game) I think it showed. Russell Slade had been brought in (on low wages for this Division) to run the team during a massive cost-cutting programme where (despite promises to the contrary) he was often unaware of certain players being sold until the deals had been completed!

We know he was Vincent Tan's choice (certainly not Dalman or Choo's) and that he was appointed with a 'brief' to trim the squad and save the club massive amounts of money. Surely no one can say other than he has delivered under immense pressure from both fans and upper management at the same time?

On reflection, for us to be even in with a shout of the play-offs at this time is pretty remarkable given what has gone on and his remarks after the win at Wolves might just be the first outward sign that he is now be prepared to 'do it his way' and that (from what we've seen since) may be a good thing!

For now, I'm going to lay off the guy and give him a fair chance. I still don't think we'll make the play-offs, but I now genuinely believe that under Russell Slade it won't be for the want of trying and I sincerely hope he proves me wrong by getting us into the Top 6 come May!

Russell Slade is a legend. Great man, cut him slack.

Better than Bilic eh?

No ... Slav is a diamond , but fair play at your lower level Slade is gold, let's be fair your punching above your weight when you compare us to you. Play offs still ring a bell West Ham 5 - Cardiff franchise FC 0

See you next season.

I can't see you in the champions league to be honest.

I can't see you in the champions league to be honest.

We can dream!

I've been one to slate slade but to be fair with what he has had to put up with at the club .
Some of his football is boring but overall well done Russell slade.