' SLADE FINALLY WINNING FANS OVER '

Russell Slade: We are finally winning over the fans at Cardiff

Saturday 12th March 2016

Cardiff City manager Russell Slade believes he and his side have won the club's fans over as they bid for the Championship play-offs.

Slade has endured a tumultuous relationship with Cardiff supporters since his appointment in October 2014.

But as Saturday's victory against Ipswich made it three wins from four, the Bluebirds are only one point behind the play-off places.

"I'm delighted if the fans are behind me - it's fantastic," said Slade.

"Since I've been here, it's been a question of trying to win fans over and just work hard. We've done that.

"We've got a unity in the dressing room. The fans have responded to that, and I do appreciate that.

"I know how keen they are to be in the top six and in the shake-up to get back to the Premier League again.

"It's been a test of character and our desire in what has, at times, been a difficult season. We've nine games left and we have an opportunity still."

Slade and his players were given a warm ovation after the win against Ipswich, as was the case even when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Leeds on Tuesday.

Although a victory for sixth-placed Sheffield Wednesday at Nottingham Forest kept Cardiff seventh in the table, the Bluebirds' win against Ipswich at least opened up a three-point gap between Slade's men and the Tractor Boys in eighth.

Cardiff's next fixture is away at Reading on Saturday, before they host fifth-placed Derby and visit leaders Burnley in their following two games.

"When you are playing those around you like this - and we've still got Sheffield Wednesday, Derby and Birmingham to play - they are going to be big, big games," said Slade.

"But we can only control what we are doing, that's the important thing. We can't control what else is going on around the country.

"But if we've had a positive result and another side has not, that gives us a lift and gives us some momentum.

"It was just important to get the result [against Ipswich] - it's never easy against a resilient side.

"It was not the complete performance from us, we had to defend, and I think the fans saw that and were fully behind us. It was great to see that again."

I think the difference is lex and pilks up front ,we are defending from the front now

Slades won me over

Won me over and most the people I sit with

Great to see our fantastic Canton support getting Russ Ayatollahing. If there is such a word. Owain, I believe it is now time that we had an RS Ayatollah smiley adorned with his trademark baseball cap.

Looking at the attendances he has a hell of a lot more to win over

He's proving a lot of fans wrong including me

I thought he would take us down, so certainly better than I thought.

I'd happily wish him well in the summer.

I think the difference is lex and pilks up front ,we are defending from the front now

That's a good point. Even in the 90th minute immers chased everything

I was totally against Slade but of late he has proved me wrong, happy to admit it too.

As for Immers, have to give him credit for his dogged determination, works hard and puts (in particular) pressure on the keeper - a hard worker!

I guess Slade came at a bad time for us,we weren't gonna like any one Tan employed ,we were a poisoned chalice ,club in turmoil.
But yea he s done well ,I m surprised he s stuck it out I wouldn't have ,......go Russell

I guess Slade came at a bad time for us,we weren't gonna like any one Tan employed ,we were a poisoned chalice ,club in turmoil.
But yea he s done well ,I m surprised he s stuck it out I wouldn't have ,......go Russell

Part of my prejudice against him was because Tan employed him, they both proved me wrong. The football was diabolical last season, but has turned it around, and added to that a promotion push via play-offs.

I guess Slade came at a bad time for us,we weren't gonna like any one Tan employed ,we were a poisoned chalice ,club in turmoil.
But yea he s done well ,I m surprised he s stuck it out I wouldn't have ,......go Russell

Pretty much where i am......

Great to see our fantastic Canton support getting Russ Ayatollahing. If there is such a word. Owain, I believe it is now time that we had an RS Ayatollah smiley adorned with his trademark baseball cap.

Canton were superb today.

Full marks to the lads in there and Vince in particular.

Nice to see the Ninian waking up in the last 2 games too.

Looking at the attendances he has a hell of a lot more to win over

He cannot win them over if they cannot be arsed to turn up

Catch 22 then

About time, he has had to cut the wage bill and still assemble a competitive squad. Arguably our best manager in recent history with what he had achieved with the budget available... Or lack of.

About time, he has had to cut the wage bill and still assemble a competitive squad. Arguably our best manager in recent history with what he had achieved with the budget available... Or lack of.

I really don't want to get into a pro / anti Slade debate, but with the size of the squad he originally had, you could argue he has had the largest budget ever.......

About time, he has had to cut the wage bill and still assemble a competitive squad. Arguably our best manager in recent history with what he had achieved with the budget available... Or lack of.

I really don't want to get into a pro / anti Slade debate, but with the size of the squad he originally had, you could argue he has had the largest budget ever.......

I'm with you on this fella,don't get me wrong slade has done fantastically well this season in fairness to the bloke.The squad he inherited was arguably one of the strongest in the division at the time mind.....I'm giving my full backing & support to him till the end of the season though then hopefully see where we are come the summer & get shot

Great to see our fantastic Canton support getting Russ Ayatollahing. If there is such a word. Owain, I believe it is now time that we had an RS Ayatollah smiley adorned with his trademark baseball cap.

Surely its a trademark bald head But I agree a RS \0//0\ \0/ would be great

I went Bristol City away and it was great to see chants in support of Slade, I think we should just enjoy the moment and get behind him until the end of the season.. The guy didn't have a pot to piss in the summer for transfers and was faced with an embargo but credit to him and the board who got 3 loan signings because they have defiantly strengthened the team and have challenged for first team places.

Great to see our fantastic Canton support getting Russ Ayatollahing. If there is such a word. Owain, I believe it is now time that we had an RS Ayatollah smiley adorned with his trademark baseball cap.

Surely its a trademark bald head But I agree a RS \0//0\ \0/ would be great

I'll PM Owain to see if he can get one sorted.