" Dalman denies Trollope was the cheap option "

Mehmet Dalman denies coach Paul Trollope is 'cheap option'

Cardiff City: Mehmet Dalman denies coach Paul Trollope is 'cheap option'



Chairman Mehmet Dalman says Paul Trollope is not a "cheap option" to succeed Russell Slade as Cardiff boss.

The promotion of Trollope, 43, was confirmed on Wednesday with Dalman promising him full control of the first team and funds to bolster his squad.

Trollope worked as Slade's assistant from February 2015 and has been told the Bluebirds hierarchy expect a top six finish.

"It is not us taking the cheap option," Dalman told BBC Radio Wales Sport.

"It could turn out to be a very expensive option."

Slade has taken up a new role as head of football, in which he will oversee scouting, among other duties.

Trollope will not report to Slade, and has already started to change his backroom staff with coach Scott Young being moved from first team duties.

Dalman believes Trollope's appointment underlines Cardiff's commitment to stability and has explained the club will allow the former Bristol Rovers manager to be his own man.

"We have [had] stability over the last 18 months. The team is not far off, let's be honest about that," he said.


Scott Young (left) is staying at Cardiff City but will no longer be involved with the first team while Slade (right) is moved "upstairs"

"Paul is absolutely able to bring in his own coaching team, it is entirely up to him how he builds that and I will support him with club resources."

Dalman entirely dismissed the notion the club missed a trick by appointing from within.

"First of all, we interviewed candidates from outside of the club as well, and some very, very good candidates actually. I was genuinely very surprised and impressed by the number of people who have shown interest," he said.

"We felt that when you look at the history of the club and the disruptions and difficulties that we have had, we felt continuity was important.

"And the resources we are about to have we want to put into the squad, rather than anywhere else. There will be money available for Paul, absolutely."

Trollope has been told clearly he is expected to finish in the top six next season after the Bluebirds finished this campaign eighth in the Championship.

"We need to get promoted and we will do the best that we can," Dalman said.

"It is challenging, especially with the teams coming down - Aston Villa, Norwich City and Newcastle United, these are not the sort of teams you take lightly.


Paul Trollope will be given the funds to bring in new players and his own backroom staff

"I think Paul has a real task ahead of him, but you've got to expect us to be at least in the top six, if not in the top four, if we make the investments we are planning to make."

Trollope will not be reporting to Slade as he takes control of all aspects of the first team at Cardiff City Stadium.

"Russell has now gone to head our football side; he will be helping us with all football matters, apart from the first team," said Dalman.

"Paul Trollope will report directly to our CEO Ken Choo and very much has a free hand.

"And that is the big significant change, that we are allowing Paul to express himself on the pitch. I think he will do a good job for us."

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Very interesting statement/quote
And the resources we are about to have we want to put into the squad, rather than anywhere else. There will be money available for Paul, absolutely."

Sounds very promising looks like the club zre going to back him

Very interesting statement/quote
And the resources we are about to have we want to put into the squad, rather than anywhere else. There will be money available for Paul, absolutely."

Must be a player about to be sold.

And of course he was the cheapest option.

Not only that he won't be able to fully take up his duties until the beginning of July at the latest. Ther must have been other candidates who could have immediately started on making the best possible preperations for next season.

Yet more crap from Dalman.

Top 4?

Does he think coming third or fourth is any better than coming fifth or sixth?

The club should be aiming for automatic promotion.

As Trollope was already on the club payroll how can anybody else have been a cheaper option?

As Trollope was already on the club payroll how can anybody else have been a cheaper option?

Still has to be replaced and his salary will go up drastically so it's not going to be cheap this way either

Very interesting statement/quote
And the resources we are about to have we want to put into the squad, rather than anywhere else. There will be money available for Paul, absolutely."

They are business people running a business. They are obviously going to make the right noises as they did throughout last season and every season before that. Every business is the same whether it's a football club or a supermarket. They want to sell themselves to us, they are hardly going to say anything negative that could affect season ticket sales. Heard all this sort of talk numerous times over the years, hope there's some truth in it this time but not going to hold my breath.

Don't understand his quote saying that Paul Trollope could turn out to be a very expensive option?

Don't understand his quote saying that Paul Trollope could turn out to be a very expensive option?

Dalman doing what he does best, our very own PR spin doctor. I think he's trying to say that if he's successful he'll want an improved contract.

Don't understand his quote saying that Paul Trollope could turn out to be a very expensive option?

I think he was referring to failure to get promotion. If PT fails then the club misses out on £100m+ or whatever it is.

Don't understand his quote saying that Paul Trollope could turn out to be a very expensive option?

I think he was referring to failure to get promotion. If PT fails then the club misses out on £100m+ or whatever it is.

Interesting Tony, he's bloody good at the spin

................or maybe Trollope is heavily incentivised financially to gain promotion.

Very interesting statement/quote
And the resources we are about to have we want to put into the squad, rather than anywhere else. There will be money available for Paul, absolutely."

Made me sit up to

It could be direct investment from VT and/or others. It could also be the result of selling Magna Marshall or anyone else. There is also an aspiration to move at least 8 players from the playing squad which would provide more resources in saved wages.

Let's not forget there has also been a massive cost cutting already.

I like the noises come out at the moment we now just need the fans to join the bandwagon.

................or maybe Trollope is heavily incentivised financially to gain promotion.

That's very probable, Dalman very skilled in knowing how to deflect the accusation Trollope is the cheap option! He could convince me my uncle is my aunt!

................or maybe Trollope is heavily incentivised financially to gain promotion.

That's very probable, Dalman very skilled in knowing how to deflect the accusation Trollope is the cheap option! He could convince me my uncle is my aunt!

................or maybe Trollope is heavily incentivised financially to gain promotion.

More likely to mean, it will expensive if he fails badly imo.

Very interesting statement/quote
And the resources we are about to have we want to put into the squad, rather than anywhere else. There will be money available for Paul, absolutely."

Made me sit up to

It could be direct investment from VT and/or others. It could also be the result of selling Magna Marshall or anyone else. There is also an aspiration to move at least 8 players from the playing squad which would provide more resources in saved wages.

Let's not forget there has also been a massive cost cutting already.

I like the noises come out at the moment we now just need the fans to join the bandwagon.

Could the stadium naming rights just about to be sold ?

The club may well be right in saying Trollope was not the cheap option, but don't kid yourselves that finances have not played a big part in this appointment. A budget would have been in place at the club for players and staff and anyone else who is going to be employed there next season. Trollope obviously met that budget, and the club have decided that he is the best person given the sort of money that they are prepared to pay. It will be exactly the same with players, Trollope will be expected to get the best players with the limited budget that will be made available to him. This is not rocket science, Tan and those who run the club have told us that this club has to virtually pay for itself, and that the days of throwing money into a bottomless pit are long gone. Don't expect miracles next season.

The club may well be right in saying Trollope was not the cheap option, but don't kid yourselves that finances have not played a big part in this appointment. A budget would have been in place at the club for players and staff and anyone else who is going to be employed there next season. Trollope obviously met that budget, and the club have decided that he is the best person given the sort of money that they are prepared to pay. It will be exactly the same with players, Trollope will be expected to get the best players with the limited budget that will be made available to him. This is not rocket science, Tan and those who run the club have told us that this club has to virtually pay for itself, and that the days of throwing money into a bottomless pit are long gone. Don't expect miracles next season.

I for one will be glad when we do achieve this - there are still players on our books who are highly paid but contribute far less than their investment should deliver.

We've been spending way above our means well before Tan arrived - as much as it chokes me to say it, it is only Tan writing off his debts and converting some to equity that is even allowing the club to be this successful.

I think we all need to be mindful of this.

CTID

Whats Scott young being moved from first team duties onto then? He was never popular with the fans outside of playing for us.

I see it as if Trollope does well he won't be a cheap option.

Scott Young did a good job with the Foundation by all accounts. Should never have been as appointed assistant manager though. Wonder if Rowberry will be Trolls number two? Wouldn't be surprised.

The club may well be right in saying Trollope was not the cheap option, but don't kid yourselves that finances have not played a big part in this appointment. A budget would have been in place at the club for players and staff and anyone else who is going to be employed there next season. Trollope obviously met that budget, and the club have decided that he is the best person given the sort of money that they are prepared to pay. It will be exactly the same with players, Trollope will be expected to get the best players with the limited budget that will be made available to him. This is not rocket science, Tan and those who run the club have told us that this club has to virtually pay for itself, and that the days of throwing money into a bottomless pit are long gone. Don't expect miracles next season.

I for one will be glad when we do achieve this - there are still players on our books who are highly paid but contribute far less than their investment should deliver.

We've been spending way above our means well before Tan arrived - as much as it chokes me to say it, it is only Tan writing off his debts and converting some to equity that is even allowing the club to be this successful.

I think we all need to be mindful of this.

CTID

Absolutly.