Is Neil Warnock a good appointment for Cardiff City?

I Disagree with this article, as we have given Neil Warnock a Two year contract, so he can save us this season and fully challenge next season for promotion if fully backed by Tan and left alone to get on with the Job




Is Neil Warnock a good appointment for Cardiff City?

BootRoom

By Harry Elliott

Monday 10th October 2016

Cardiff City fans probably didn’t envisage going into the second international break of the season lying second from bottom in the Championship table.

Then again, maybe some fans did, as Paul Trollope was not exactly a universally popular appointment. The 44-year-old English-born ex-Welsh international got the sack after just five months in charge at the Cardiff City Stadium, which is hardly a surprise given the *relatively* high turnaround of managers in the Welsh capital under Vincent Tan, and the fact that Trollope, whilst a coach with Wales’ successful Euro 2016 side, had not held a managerial position for six years since being fired at Bristol Rovers in 2010.




Arguably Neil Warnock is the most qualified candidate to have the reigns at Cardiff in recent years. Paul Trollope, Russell Slade, Scott Young, Danny Gabbidon and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are the immediate men to have preceded Yorkshireman Warnock. The 67-year-old is vastly more experienced than any name on that list, and fans of the Bluebirds will be banking that it is that experience which will rouse Cardiff City from 23rd in the league.

First up for Mr. Warnock? A Severnside derby under the Friday night lights at the Cardiff City Stadium, in front of the Sky TV cameras. Exactly the kind of game he will relish, especially given his history (with both

First up for Mr. Warnock? A Severnside derby under the Friday night lights at the Cardiff City Stadium in front of the Sky TV cameras. Exactly the kind of game he will relish, especially given his history (with both Gary and Lee Johnson) with Bristol City. A game that before his appointment Robins fans were banking on three points from, but that evaluation will no doubt have changed since their mate “Colin” (if you know, you know) was appointed.




In recent years Warnock won promotion to the Premier League with QPR and Sheffield United, as well as getting Crystal Palace into the end of season promotion play-offs. However, what may be more relevant is his experience in his most recent role, at Rotherham United. Warnock kept the Millers in the Championship.

As someone who watched a Warnock led Rotherham side gain an away point I can attest to the fairly dull but organised football on display, but I can also attest to the fact that this gets results. Warnock is a great fire fighter, he can turn around struggling sides, organise them at the back (and teach them all the old “tricks” of the trade whilst he’s at it) which may not be the prettiest on the eye, but is incredibly effective.

This is what I believe he will bring to Cardiff, and I’d be amazed if Cardiff weren’t a Championship side next season under Warnock’s guidance. That said, is he the right option for the long term? Will he achieve his eighth promotion of his career at Cardiff, or even at all?



NO. Not to put too fine a point on it.

Neil Warnock is a very astute appointment in the short term, but going forward as part of a longer term “project”, Cardiff City should perhaps look elsewhere. The 67-year-old, at this stage of his career, almost specialises in rescuing teams and laying the foundations for someone else to rebuild them.

The Cardiff City board deserve congratulations for securing the services of the Sheffield born gaffer. However, now they have just over half a year to start the search for another name to take charge in Cardiff in the summer, as part of a longer term project, safe in the knowledge that Championship status is secured thanks to Mr. Warnock.

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Without a doubt a good appointment

Perhaps what people don't realise is that City haven't had a proper experienced (at this level) football man at the club since Dave Jones. I include Malky in that as that guy, as passionate as he may have been, was pretty clueless in terms of managing players and recruitment (I still think Malky was luck to get us promoted given the resources he had available... it was only the arrival of Campbell in the January that moved us on).

So while NW may be only a short term solution his appointment will help the club get back on course in terms of making better decisions about players and recruitment. The fact that he identified lack of leadership and lack of pace in the side within his first few days means that he is more astute than our previous managers. He also knows what us fans want having been devoid of it for many years... excitement and getting off our seats at games.

Maybe people writing about Cardiff don't understand the 'playing' situation that NW has inherited. If they did I am sure they would agree that NW as a short term appointment will have much better longer term ramifications - if the club embrace his enthusiasm and approach.

Perhaps what people don't realise is that City haven't had a proper experienced (at this level) football man at the club since Dave Jones. I include Malky in that as that guy, as passionate as he may have been, was pretty clueless in terms of managing players and recruitment (I still think Malky was luck to get us promoted given the resources he had available... it was only the arrival of Campbell in the January that moved us on).

So while NW may be only a short term solution his appointment will help the club get back on course in terms of making better decisions about players and recruitment. The fact that he identified lack of leadership and lack of pace in the side within his first few days means that he is more astute than our previous managers. He also knows what us fans want having been devoid of it for many years... excitement and getting off our seats at games.

Maybe people writing about Cardiff don't understand the 'playing' situation that NW has inherited. If they did I am sure they would agree that NW as a short term appointment will have much better longer term ramifications - if the club embrace his enthusiasm and approach.

Agree with that

I was at the Wales game yesterday and talking to other city supporters if nothing else it's given everybody a massive lift the dark clouds have been lifted if only for a short time really looking forward to the Bristol City game

Perhaps what people don't realise is that City haven't had a proper experienced (at this level) football man at the club since Dave Jones. I include Malky in that as that guy, as passionate as he may have been, was pretty clueless in terms of managing players and recruitment (I still think Malky was luck to get us promoted given the resources he had available... it was only the arrival of Campbell in the January that moved us on).

So while NW may be only a short term solution his appointment will help the club get back on course in terms of making better decisions about players and recruitment. The fact that he identified lack of leadership and lack of pace in the side within his first few days means that he is more astute than our previous managers. He also knows what us fans want having been devoid of it for many years... excitement and getting off our seats at games.

Maybe people writing about Cardiff don't understand the 'playing' situation that NW has inherited. If they did I am sure they would agree that NW as a short term appointment will have much better longer term ramifications - if the club embrace his enthusiasm and approach.

Agree with a lot you say...however I strongly disagree with the fact that you think Malky was lucky to get us promoted...it wasn't luck that we went top in October and stayed there for the rest of the season getting promotion with 4 games still to play...yes Campbell got us over the line but he cost Less than a£million and don't forget our main striker that season Nicky Maynard was injured for the whole campaign!!!!

Perhaps what people don't realise is that City haven't had a proper experienced (at this level) football man at the club since Dave Jones. I include Malky in that as that guy, as passionate as he may have been, was pretty clueless in terms of managing players and recruitment (I still think Malky was luck to get us promoted given the resources he had available... it was only the arrival of Campbell in the January that moved us on).

So while NW may be only a short term solution his appointment will help the club get back on course in terms of making better decisions about players and recruitment. The fact that he identified lack of leadership and lack of pace in the side within his first few days means that he is more astute than our previous managers. He also knows what us fans want having been devoid of it for many years... excitement and getting off our seats at games.

Maybe people writing about Cardiff don't understand the 'playing' situation that NW has inherited. If they did I am sure they would agree that NW as a short term appointment will have much better longer term ramifications - if the club embrace his enthusiasm and approach.

Agree with a lot you say...however I strongly disagree with the fact that you think Malky was lucky to get us promoted...it wasn't luck that we went top in October and stayed there for the rest of the season getting promotion with 4 games still to play...yes Campbell got us over the line but he cost Less than a£million and don't forget our main striker that season Nicky Maynard was injured for the whole campaign!!!!

Fair point.

Although given the resources he had available I thought we actually should have done better, maybe not in terms of results but certainly in terms of quality of football, which was dire.

Delighted with CCFC signing Neil Warnock eventhough they made a mistake not signing him earlier . Positive intention and ideal manager for a club like ours. Straight talking and highly experienced and loads of footy knowledge , plus has many contacts . and thrives with passionate supporters like we have at the city .

The club need this positive change and hopefully Neil Warnock can ensure we begin the steps to rebuild our club and help to enthuise fans to want to come back and support our local club . Lets all be honest many fans have become disillusioned over the past few seasons with the unsettled sitution at the club and not to mention the rebrand which angered so many supporters , but this was reversed after protests . and also the football of late has not been at all attractive or effective .

I for one will be supporting Neil Warnock and looking forward to revisiting the Cardiff stadium this friday CCFC v Bristol with a view to considering renewing my season ticket .

Just hoping Neil Warnock stay both this season and next as he will be better positioned to challenge for a promotion position,

BlueBirds............

Great news Annis that he is on a 2 year contract good times lie ahead!

Great news Annis that he is on a 2 year contract good times lie ahead!

Totally agree Ryan

Without a doubt a good appointment

Agree

Should have been recruited years ago!