THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:11 am
" THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY? "
Saturday 18th June 2016
The appointment of Paul Trollope last month raised sceptical views from the supporters to why they did not go for a candidate with a broader managerial experience.
The Bluebirds were linked with the likes of Steve McClaren, who has managed England and managed in the Champions League, while they were also interested in with former West Ham and Watford coach Gianfranco Zola.
Cardiff is a highly ambitious club with fans that can be extremely fickle. The supporters quickly turned on Russell Slade when they were not grinding out the right results.
However, when you look back at Trollope’s managerial record, there are more positives rather than negatives.
This will be a huge year for Cardiff, whose fans will be expecting a return to the top-flight.
Cardiff have taken a gamble on Trollope, but he will be hungry to prove his critics wrong and show that he is well and truly worthy to guide the Bluebirds back to the Premier League.
Football League World writer, Ashley Williams identifies THREE reasons why Paul Trollope can guide Cardiff City to glory this season…
COACHING SUCCESS
During his spell with Bristol Rovers, he guided them to a FA trophy final in 2005 and achieved promotion from the League Two play off final the following year.
There is a huge difference from League Two to the Championship, but he has shown the desire to get his career off to a successful start and he will be desperate to do well at Cardiff.
He was also part of Wales’ coaching staff that qualified for their first major tournament in 57 years and he will be looking to take that momentum from the Welsh squad into the capital city.
FAMILIARITY OF THE CLUB
When a manager often takes charge at a new club, it takes them a while to settle in and get to know their best players.
However, the appointment of Trollope suggests that they want continuity within the squad and someone that will know the player’s strengths.
He does have a high reputation as a coach and has made a big impact during his spell as assistant manager under the helm of Russell Slade.
Trollope undertook a large amount of Cardiff’s training sessions while Slade was at the club, and he will know what makes the players tick.
POSSIBILITY OF LURING WELSH TALENT TO THE CLUB
The Championship will be tougher than ever before, with the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United plummeting down from the Premier League.
Trollope needs at least 5-6 quality signings if he is going to compete for the top six alongside the Championship big boys.
One idea for Trollope could be to lure some of Wales’ Euro 2016 heroes to the club. Players such as Hal Robson Kanu, who scored in their 2-1 win over Slovakia would be an excellent addition and the forward is currently looking for a club.
Also Jonny Williams has shown charisma and passion during international duty and would be a excellent squad player.
Welsh players, playing club football at a native side are bound to bring passion to the capital.
It is certainly an option for Trollope and he could be plotting his future players under the nose of Chris Coleman.
Cardiff fans:
Is Paul Trollope the man to lead Cardiff to the top-flight?
Are these 3 valid reasons why he can bring success?
Saturday 18th June 2016
The appointment of Paul Trollope last month raised sceptical views from the supporters to why they did not go for a candidate with a broader managerial experience.
The Bluebirds were linked with the likes of Steve McClaren, who has managed England and managed in the Champions League, while they were also interested in with former West Ham and Watford coach Gianfranco Zola.
Cardiff is a highly ambitious club with fans that can be extremely fickle. The supporters quickly turned on Russell Slade when they were not grinding out the right results.
However, when you look back at Trollope’s managerial record, there are more positives rather than negatives.
This will be a huge year for Cardiff, whose fans will be expecting a return to the top-flight.
Cardiff have taken a gamble on Trollope, but he will be hungry to prove his critics wrong and show that he is well and truly worthy to guide the Bluebirds back to the Premier League.
Football League World writer, Ashley Williams identifies THREE reasons why Paul Trollope can guide Cardiff City to glory this season…
COACHING SUCCESS
During his spell with Bristol Rovers, he guided them to a FA trophy final in 2005 and achieved promotion from the League Two play off final the following year.
There is a huge difference from League Two to the Championship, but he has shown the desire to get his career off to a successful start and he will be desperate to do well at Cardiff.
He was also part of Wales’ coaching staff that qualified for their first major tournament in 57 years and he will be looking to take that momentum from the Welsh squad into the capital city.
FAMILIARITY OF THE CLUB
When a manager often takes charge at a new club, it takes them a while to settle in and get to know their best players.
However, the appointment of Trollope suggests that they want continuity within the squad and someone that will know the player’s strengths.
He does have a high reputation as a coach and has made a big impact during his spell as assistant manager under the helm of Russell Slade.
Trollope undertook a large amount of Cardiff’s training sessions while Slade was at the club, and he will know what makes the players tick.
POSSIBILITY OF LURING WELSH TALENT TO THE CLUB
The Championship will be tougher than ever before, with the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United plummeting down from the Premier League.
Trollope needs at least 5-6 quality signings if he is going to compete for the top six alongside the Championship big boys.
One idea for Trollope could be to lure some of Wales’ Euro 2016 heroes to the club. Players such as Hal Robson Kanu, who scored in their 2-1 win over Slovakia would be an excellent addition and the forward is currently looking for a club.
Also Jonny Williams has shown charisma and passion during international duty and would be a excellent squad player.
Welsh players, playing club football at a native side are bound to bring passion to the capital.
It is certainly an option for Trollope and he could be plotting his future players under the nose of Chris Coleman.
Cardiff fans:
Is Paul Trollope the man to lead Cardiff to the top-flight?
Are these 3 valid reasons why he can bring success?
Re: THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Great post,should be a sticky.
Re: THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:00 pm
Sneggyblubird wrote:Great post,should be a sticky.
I thought I'd done it!
LOL 
Thanks for doing so, Annis
Re: THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:31 pm
To be fair I don't think there are many Cardiff fans who genuinely think that Trollope will get us promoted and I don't think that the club honestly believe it either.
Of course it would be brilliant if he managed it and the hierarchy would be absolutely delighted that their gamble had paid off.
I genuinely do wish him good luck in a tough job in an extremely tough league but my expectations for this season are for us to finish no higher than mid table.
Hope I'm proven wrong.
Of course it would be brilliant if he managed it and the hierarchy would be absolutely delighted that their gamble had paid off.
I genuinely do wish him good luck in a tough job in an extremely tough league but my expectations for this season are for us to finish no higher than mid table.
Hope I'm proven wrong.
Re: THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:43 pm
davids wrote:To be fair I don't think there are many Cardiff fans who genuinely think that Trollope will get us promoted and I don't think that the club honestly believe it either.
Of course it would be brilliant if he managed it and the hierarchy would be absolutely delighted that their gamble had paid off.
I genuinely do wish him good luck in a tough job in an extremely tough league but my expectations for this season are for us to finish no higher than mid table.
Hope I'm proven wrong.
I was one who stated that I referred the club go outside the previous group of management/coaching staff, but once the decision was made I also stated I would get behind the new man (Paul Trollope) and support him and the eleven on the field at any one time!
Is he good enough? As a coach, I think his ability is abundantly clear, although he was part of the failure of City to 'close out' a top 6 spot last season and I am also unsure if he has the management ability that (despite his title) is going to be needed to guide and motivate the squad for a serious push on the Championship promotion chase
But I am prepared to give him a chance, as I believe he will have a better/more balanced squad than last year; and this years close run indicates that we should be right up there...with the right man in charge!
Re: THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:43 pm
davids wrote:To be fair I don't think there are many Cardiff fans who genuinely think that Trollope will get us promoted and I don't think that the club honestly believe it either.
Of course it would be brilliant if he managed it and the hierarchy would be absolutely delighted that their gamble had paid off.
I genuinely do wish him good luck in a tough job in an extremely tough league but my expectations for this season are for us to finish no higher than mid table.
Hope I'm proven wrong.
I was one who stated that I preferred the club go outside the previous group of management/coaching staff and was a firm supporter of CB39 getting an opportunity, but once the decision was made I also stated I would get behind the new man (Paul Trollope) and support him and the eleven on the field at any one time!
Is he good enough? As a coach, I think his ability is abundantly clear, although he was part of the failure of City to 'close out' a top 6 spot last season and I am also unsure if he has the management ability that (despite his title) is going to be needed to guide and motivate the squad for a serious push on the Championship promotion chase
But I am prepared to give him a chance, as I believe he will have a better/more balanced squad than last year; and this years close run indicates that we should be right up there...with the right man in charge!
Re: THREE REASONS PAUL TROLLOPE WILL SUCCEED AT CITY?
Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:47 pm
coaching success - may make a difference, but it is well established a good coach does not make a good manager. steve clarke and steve mcclaren have had iffy managerial careers, and they were widely accepted as world class coaches at man united and chelsea. trollope may have been a good coach at bristol rovers, but lets have a bit of perspective please. there will endless numbers of more capable coaches who have not stepped up to management. a large part of management is people skills and not football related.
familiarity - may help, but this is a double edged sword. players used to seeing him as an assistant will have to now accept him as the boss.
ability to get welsh players - what? this is of no relevance whatsoever.
the point is that trollope may be successful, but these factors must be put in perspective. other factors are far more important _ i.e. what budget will he get, what players leave the team etc.
familiarity - may help, but this is a double edged sword. players used to seeing him as an assistant will have to now accept him as the boss.
ability to get welsh players - what? this is of no relevance whatsoever.
the point is that trollope may be successful, but these factors must be put in perspective. other factors are far more important _ i.e. what budget will he get, what players leave the team etc.