" THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:26 pm
' THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK THE MINUTE HE WAS APPROACHED '
"I've always had good banter with the Cardiff people. They are my kind of crowd, blood and guts and all that, which I like."
Neil Warnock: "I enjoyed it at Rotherham last year and I've got seven promotions and, I can't tell a lie, I thought I was trying to get that eighth promotion.
"I decided to wait - I had talks with three or four clubs from the summer onwards and it never materialised and, although I was disappointed, I'm a big believer in fate and when this cropped up, I had one phone call from Mehmet [Dalman, Cardiff chairman] and it was straight away.
"I always want to feel wanted and he told me straight away I was his number one target, the club's number one target, and that goes a long way I think."
Kevin Blackwell will be assistant and Ronnie Jepson first-team coach.
Existing staff members James Rowberry, Martyn Margetson and Lee Southernwood will continue as part of Warnock's back-room team.
Cardiff is Warnock's 15th club as a manager and he says experiences on past visits and the challenge of trying to revive their fortunes will inspire his efforts.
"I've always liked it here. I've always liked getting off the bus," he said.
"Everywhere I go I get stick, but at Cardiff… I get on quite well with the Cardiff lads. I'm sure the same people are there by the bus with their autograph books.
"I've always had good banter with the Cardiff people. They are my kind of crowd, blood and guts and all that, which I like.
"If I can get it right for them I know they will get behind me and that's what keeps me going at the moment.
"There's some mouth-watering games coming up too.
"When I looked at the fixture list, it was not one of trepidation, it was one of looking forward to it really because that's the way I am."
The Englishman spent eight seasons in charge of Sheffield United, has twice managed Crystal Palace and QPR, and was also boss of Leeds United.
Former Cardiff defender Danny Gabbidon, who played under Warnock at QPR, said before Warnock's appointment that he "could be a nice fit" to "get the team up and running quickly".
He added: "He's a very good man-manager. He's good at working on a tight budget and getting the right players in. He's also proven in that division."
Trollope's assistant, Lennie Lawrence, and conditioning coach Ryland Morgan have also left the Welsh club.
Cardiff City fans
Neil Warnock admires the passion of Cardiff's fans
"I've always had good banter with the Cardiff people. They are my kind of crowd, blood and guts and all that, which I like."
Neil Warnock: "I enjoyed it at Rotherham last year and I've got seven promotions and, I can't tell a lie, I thought I was trying to get that eighth promotion.
"I decided to wait - I had talks with three or four clubs from the summer onwards and it never materialised and, although I was disappointed, I'm a big believer in fate and when this cropped up, I had one phone call from Mehmet [Dalman, Cardiff chairman] and it was straight away.
"I always want to feel wanted and he told me straight away I was his number one target, the club's number one target, and that goes a long way I think."
Kevin Blackwell will be assistant and Ronnie Jepson first-team coach.
Existing staff members James Rowberry, Martyn Margetson and Lee Southernwood will continue as part of Warnock's back-room team.
Cardiff is Warnock's 15th club as a manager and he says experiences on past visits and the challenge of trying to revive their fortunes will inspire his efforts.
"I've always liked it here. I've always liked getting off the bus," he said.
"Everywhere I go I get stick, but at Cardiff… I get on quite well with the Cardiff lads. I'm sure the same people are there by the bus with their autograph books.
"I've always had good banter with the Cardiff people. They are my kind of crowd, blood and guts and all that, which I like.
"If I can get it right for them I know they will get behind me and that's what keeps me going at the moment.
"There's some mouth-watering games coming up too.
"When I looked at the fixture list, it was not one of trepidation, it was one of looking forward to it really because that's the way I am."
The Englishman spent eight seasons in charge of Sheffield United, has twice managed Crystal Palace and QPR, and was also boss of Leeds United.
Former Cardiff defender Danny Gabbidon, who played under Warnock at QPR, said before Warnock's appointment that he "could be a nice fit" to "get the team up and running quickly".
He added: "He's a very good man-manager. He's good at working on a tight budget and getting the right players in. He's also proven in that division."
Trollope's assistant, Lennie Lawrence, and conditioning coach Ryland Morgan have also left the Welsh club.
Cardiff City fans
Neil Warnock admires the passion of Cardiff's fans
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Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:31 pm
Why he wasn't Dalman's no 1 target at the end of last season?
Looking forward to see a real change in the type of performance by the City players. Some probably will be in for a shock after having it so easy with Slade & Trollop.
Looking forward to see a real change in the type of performance by the City players. Some probably will be in for a shock after having it so easy with Slade & Trollop.
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:22 pm
Welcome to the new manager and his team.
Over the last few years it looks like the players didnt respect the manager coaches and wanted there own way.
The team have let everyone down.
Maybe now we have an experienced man in charge they will realise that they are not as good as they think they are.
They complained about the over training, if i was in charge they would all be on double training sessions until they get it right not just 2 hours in morning .Most of us work 8/12 hours a day .They should train until they get it right as most sports people do they have an easy life compared with the fans.
Over the last few years it looks like the players didnt respect the manager coaches and wanted there own way.
The team have let everyone down.
Maybe now we have an experienced man in charge they will realise that they are not as good as they think they are.
They complained about the over training, if i was in charge they would all be on double training sessions until they get it right not just 2 hours in morning .Most of us work 8/12 hours a day .They should train until they get it right as most sports people do they have an easy life compared with the fans.
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:34 pm
Welcome Warnock. 
Very good interview.
Very good interview.
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:35 pm
Great appointment but who is going to tell Warnock those fans that he was on about just ain't there no more.Our fans are more and more the pop and crisp brigade or can he bring out the animal in us again ? 
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:49 pm
I think when the fans see him bouncing about on the touchline that will inspire the fans to be more vocal rather than the arms folded that we have seen over the last few seasons
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 5:13 pm
What a great first interview on City Player!
Genuinely loves his football. And he's making the right noises about us fans too!
Genuinely loves his football. And he's making the right noises about us fans too!
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:34 pm
warnock is clearly not a long term solution, and it would have been silly to have appointed him at the start of the season. appointing a firefighter is an acknowledgment that your current plan has failed and that you need to take a short term approach to ensuring the season doesnt descend into farce.
he is clearly an experienced manager who knows what you need at this level and that is why the club have gone for him. his high wages are worth it as you would have thought it is unlikely we will get relegated with him at the helm. as he has said, there is quality in this squad and we will start climbing the table if he gets things right.
after timid managers like OGS, slade, and trollope, his brash and outspoken style seems to be what the fans want at this moment in time. i suspect they also want him so he can put tan in his place. here here!
he is clearly an experienced manager who knows what you need at this level and that is why the club have gone for him. his high wages are worth it as you would have thought it is unlikely we will get relegated with him at the helm. as he has said, there is quality in this squad and we will start climbing the table if he gets things right.
after timid managers like OGS, slade, and trollope, his brash and outspoken style seems to be what the fans want at this moment in time. i suspect they also want him so he can put tan in his place. here here!
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:54 pm
Danny Says wrote:Why he wasn't Dalman's no 1 target at the end of last season?
Looking forward to see a real change in the type of performance by the City players. Some probably will be in for a shock after having it so easy with Slade & Trollop.
Spot On .
Re: " THERE WAS NO STOPPING NEIL WARNOCK "
Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:52 am
bluebirdrob wrote:Welcome to the new manager and his team.
Over the last few years it looks like the players didnt respect the manager coaches and wanted there own way.
The team have let everyone down.
Maybe now we have an experienced man in charge they will realise that they are not as good as they think they are.
They complained about the over training, if i was in charge they would all be on double training sessions until they get it right not just 2 hours in morning .Most of us work 8/12 hours a day .They should train until they get it right as most sports people do they have an easy life compared with the fans.
Silly man.