Warnock-"I've had lads with broken legs recover quicker!"

Cardiff boss Warnock disappointed at speed of Richards return



Warnock: "He hasn't done any training yet, so I can't be happy."

By Michael Pearlman


Friday 23rd December 2016

BBC Wales Sport


Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says Wales defender Jazz Richards' rehabilitation from injury has been 'disappointing.'

Richards has not played since the 2-0 defeat by Derby County on 27 September, but will return to training before the Boxing Day trip to Brentford.

Warnock says Richards has taken longer than expected to return.

"I've had lads with broken legs recover quicker than him," he told BBC Wales Sport. "It has been difficult."

Warnock, who says he is looking to sign four players in the January transfer window, says Richards has endured a tough time.

"Jazz Richards is actually training tomorrow and hopefully he finishes training as well," he said.

"I know he will start it and then we will see what happens.

"It has been a difficult period for everyone concerned with Jazz.

"First of all, it would be nice to see him run.

"He hasn't done any training yet, so I can't be happy."

Warnock says he had hoped to use Richards as he looks to move Cardiff clear of the Championship relegation zone.

"He had a knee problem, then a calf problem and then another calf problem, so I don't know what is around the corner," he added.

"It is disappointing really, because I counted on him and it has left us very short in the defensive situation and I have to look elsewhere to make sure I have the numbers.

"I like Jazz, I have always liked Jazz, but unfortunately he has not been much use to me. I am sure he is disappointed himself."

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Christ not much sympathy here!

Christ not much sympathy here!

God help Daniel Sturridge if Warnock was his manager

Sounds like Jazz has a dodgy attitude regarding his lifestyle... if so, get shot asap

Sounds like Jazz has a dodgy attitude regarding his lifestyle... if so, get shot asap

There must be something more to this for NW to make such comments. IMO NW wants to move him out so he can bring in his own signings but the slow recovery has hampered those plans.

Sounds like Jazz has a dodgy attitude regarding his lifestyle... if so, get shot asap

There must be something more to this for NW to make such comments. IMO NW wants to move him out so he can bring in his own signings but the slow recovery has hampered those plans.

We must have read a different article!

Personally I have always liked Jazz as a player but I don't feel his heart is in it here

big mistake signing in my opinion.

a player that is not in love with the game but just happens to be quite good at it.
and certainly doesnt love our club.

big mistake signing in my opinion.

a player that is not in love with the game but just happens to be quite good at it.
and certainly doesnt love our club.

How do you know that? Has he got a bad attitude?

Love his ways with words.

jack b*stard

It's qite obvious that the lad never wanted to be anyway near us,,,,and the sooner he goes the better,,,,,along with any other miss fitt that has tagged along the way,,,,thanks to a load of media, and historic sentimental bull shit!

Never really understood his signing, Malone had far more potential and was much more suited to the style of play we had... think Warnock could've utilised him well too.

Ashley never seemed to want to be here, but it's his loss, he'll end up mid-table in League 1