' THE CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS OUT OF FAVOUR '
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:48 am
' THE CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS OUT OF FAVOUR '
By Jamie Kemble
Tuesday 4th April 2017
Frederic Gounongbe
Signed on a free from Belgian club Westerlo in the summer, there were high hopes for Frederic Gounongbe, but he has become another disappointing signing in the forward department.
He performed well during pre-season but ultimately never recovered from missing an open goal from yards out against Birmingham in a goalless draw on the opening day of the season.
The 28-year-old is goalless in 12 appearances for the Bluebirds and he hasn't featured since a 0-0 draw at home to Brighton in early December.
Gounongbe still has a year left on his contract but still being well clear of Warnock's plans, he's likely to be shifted out of the club this summer at any cost.
Declan John
Academy product Declan John has been in-and-out of contention since bursting onto the scene in the Premier League back in 2013.
After time out of the side following relegation to the Championship, John returned to the team with Paul Trollope's 'Welsh revolution' earlier this term.
However, Cardiff's rapid sink to the bottom of table under now Brighton assistant manager Trollope lead to his sacking, and John lost his spot.
He remains a regular substitute under Neil Warnock and he has been played in front of his boss in a number of under-23 games in recent weeks.
The 21-year-old still has a year left on his existing contract, but if Warnock doesn't feel he will battle for a spot in next season's improved squad, then he's unlikely to be retained beyond the summer.
The first team squad members who Warnock could discard
Craig Noone
The Liverpool-born winger was one of Cardiff's best players in the Premier League but he's failed to match his own standards since.
Noone has picked up form of late following a frustrating first half to the season, but he remains a regular substitute with Harris and Hoilett keeping him out of the team.
Inconsistency has been the main problem for Noone – he either delights or totally frustrates and there's no in-between.
His habit of cutting inside has drawn criticism from the Bluebirds' faithful, but there's no denying he has the ability to play in a promotion-chasing team.
Noone's current deal runs until the summer of 2018 but if Warnock wants to raise money from transfer fees, he may be one of the first in line.
Rickie Lambert
A former England international, Lambert was the marquee signing of Paul Trollope's reign but despite impressing early on, injury has plagued his time in South Wales.
Warnock will want to strengthen his front-line and allowing Lambert, and indeed his wage, to move on could give him more space to manoeuvrer in the market.
Having said that, Lambert could be a strong asset on the bench with his size and experience, but his injury problems will impact the final decision.
The former Liverpool striker has a contract until next season and he's another whose wages, Warnock may feel, could be better spent elsewhere.
Anthony Pilkington
He may be unlikely to depart this summer having only recently been given two-year extension on his contract, but there's an outside chance.
Pilkington is another who struggles with injury and while his ability to play wide and up top has been useful for Cardiff, you wonder whether Warnock may opt to sign a player who does just a little bit more.
The Blackburn-born Ireland international has scored eight goals in 29 appearances this season.
If we look at the two wingers currently in favour under Warnock, Kadeem Harris and Junior Hoilett, it's clear the type of wingers the veteran boss wants at the club.
Pilkington lacks that same pace and if he can't adapt to a different position, or indeed prove he's better than the two wingers currently impressing, he may be moved on to bolster the budget.
By Jamie Kemble
Tuesday 4th April 2017
Frederic Gounongbe
Signed on a free from Belgian club Westerlo in the summer, there were high hopes for Frederic Gounongbe, but he has become another disappointing signing in the forward department.
He performed well during pre-season but ultimately never recovered from missing an open goal from yards out against Birmingham in a goalless draw on the opening day of the season.
The 28-year-old is goalless in 12 appearances for the Bluebirds and he hasn't featured since a 0-0 draw at home to Brighton in early December.
Gounongbe still has a year left on his contract but still being well clear of Warnock's plans, he's likely to be shifted out of the club this summer at any cost.
Declan John
Academy product Declan John has been in-and-out of contention since bursting onto the scene in the Premier League back in 2013.
After time out of the side following relegation to the Championship, John returned to the team with Paul Trollope's 'Welsh revolution' earlier this term.
However, Cardiff's rapid sink to the bottom of table under now Brighton assistant manager Trollope lead to his sacking, and John lost his spot.
He remains a regular substitute under Neil Warnock and he has been played in front of his boss in a number of under-23 games in recent weeks.
The 21-year-old still has a year left on his existing contract, but if Warnock doesn't feel he will battle for a spot in next season's improved squad, then he's unlikely to be retained beyond the summer.
The first team squad members who Warnock could discard
Craig Noone
The Liverpool-born winger was one of Cardiff's best players in the Premier League but he's failed to match his own standards since.
Noone has picked up form of late following a frustrating first half to the season, but he remains a regular substitute with Harris and Hoilett keeping him out of the team.
Inconsistency has been the main problem for Noone – he either delights or totally frustrates and there's no in-between.
His habit of cutting inside has drawn criticism from the Bluebirds' faithful, but there's no denying he has the ability to play in a promotion-chasing team.
Noone's current deal runs until the summer of 2018 but if Warnock wants to raise money from transfer fees, he may be one of the first in line.
Rickie Lambert
A former England international, Lambert was the marquee signing of Paul Trollope's reign but despite impressing early on, injury has plagued his time in South Wales.
Warnock will want to strengthen his front-line and allowing Lambert, and indeed his wage, to move on could give him more space to manoeuvrer in the market.
Having said that, Lambert could be a strong asset on the bench with his size and experience, but his injury problems will impact the final decision.
The former Liverpool striker has a contract until next season and he's another whose wages, Warnock may feel, could be better spent elsewhere.
Anthony Pilkington
He may be unlikely to depart this summer having only recently been given two-year extension on his contract, but there's an outside chance.
Pilkington is another who struggles with injury and while his ability to play wide and up top has been useful for Cardiff, you wonder whether Warnock may opt to sign a player who does just a little bit more.
The Blackburn-born Ireland international has scored eight goals in 29 appearances this season.
If we look at the two wingers currently in favour under Warnock, Kadeem Harris and Junior Hoilett, it's clear the type of wingers the veteran boss wants at the club.
Pilkington lacks that same pace and if he can't adapt to a different position, or indeed prove he's better than the two wingers currently impressing, he may be moved on to bolster the budget.
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Re: ' THE CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS OUT OF FAVOUR '
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:52 am
Declan John and Frédéric Gounongbe should be the first up for sale.
John is way down the pecking order with Peltier, Richards and Bennett all ahead of him. Could also, get a decent amount of cash for him.
Gounongbe has been a huge dissappointment. We got him for free so any cash we make from him would be profit as well as getting him off the wage bill.
Le Fondre and Lambert need to go ASAP. If no one will buy them, then releasing them is the only option. They're draining our wage bill with their huge wages and have no future at our club.
I'm sure Warnock will sort out this mess. He's the first manager I've trusted to spend money on players in a long, long time.
John is way down the pecking order with Peltier, Richards and Bennett all ahead of him. Could also, get a decent amount of cash for him.
Gounongbe has been a huge dissappointment. We got him for free so any cash we make from him would be profit as well as getting him off the wage bill.
Le Fondre and Lambert need to go ASAP. If no one will buy them, then releasing them is the only option. They're draining our wage bill with their huge wages and have no future at our club.
I'm sure Warnock will sort out this mess. He's the first manager I've trusted to spend money on players in a long, long time.