NIGEL CLOUGH (Burton Albion): " NEIL WARNOCK "

Why international break could help Burton Albion avoid Cardiff City backlash after Derby County postponement


Burton Mail

Sunday 25th March 2018


Burton Albion will hope there is no backlash following Cardiff City's postponement at Derby County last weekend when they visit the Bluebirds on Friday.

And Nigel Clough believes the 12-day break between the two fixtures could help ease the chance of his side suffering a reaction from Neil Warnock's men as they look to take another step towards the Premier League.

Second-placed Cardiff were set to take on the Rams at Pride Park on March 18, only for the game to be called off on the morning of the game following heavy snow in the area the night before.

Ex-Albion boss Warnock called the decision "scandalous" and made his frustrations at the outcome clear in an interview with Sky Sports News, although the EFL have since confirmed that they were satisfied the right decision was made.

That fixture has been rearranged for April 24, meaning Cardiff's next chance to make it eight successive League wins will come against the Brewers at the Cardiff City Stadium this week.






So how is Clough feeling about that prospect?


NIGEL CLOUGH:

"I hope he has calmed down, Neil, when we go there next Friday because he looked a bit animated and agitated on the Sunday morning!" joked the Burton manager.

"I think when you prepare and everything, you just want to play the game.

"That's what he'll be saying to the players.

"I think if it was three or four days, it would be more of a problem (for the Brewers).

"But I think it's more difficult to keep that sort of feeling over a two-week period, to say, 'right, take it out on our next opponents'.

"Hopefully the feeling and emotions of the injustice will have eased a little bit by then."

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Interesting that he uses the word "injustice" !

Good Friday Fri 3pm Mar 30 Cardiff City v Burton Albion


ONLY FOUR HOME GAMES LEFT STARTING WITH BURTON ALBION

WHAT AN AMAZING SEASON

Hopefully a 25,000 crowd on a Bank Holiday and Cardiff City marching to the Premier League

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Interesting that he uses the word "injustice" !

Yes fair play by Nigel Clough

Come on fellow friends bluebirds get down to the CCS FRIDAY 4 HOME GAMES LEFT LET'S BE THE 12TH MAN SHOUT THE TEAM ON THE WAY TO THE PREMIER BLOOBIRDS LEAGUE

Cardiff City still have a number of players away on international duty, but manager Neil Warnock will be working hard with those who have stayed in South Wales.

The Bluebirds are gearing up for their big clash with Nigel Clough's struggling Burton Albion on Good Friday. A win would be another momentous step towards Championship promotion.

Meanwhile, Callum Paterson, Armand Traore and Marko Grujic are all in involved in international friendlies on Tuesday night, while Neil Etheridge faces a crucial Asian Cup qualifier for his beloved Philippines.

Interesting that he uses the word "injustice" !

Yes fair play by Nigel Clough

In 'professional' footballing circles, those who know (football) will know what really occurred and Nigel Clough

Like his legendary dad, he isn't stupid; just a little more subtle in saying things than his forthright father!

I have a horrible gut feeling about Friday night

I have a horrible gut feeling about Friday night

They did us down here in the Carabao Cup earlier in the season and gave us a game up at their place in the season opener, so I don't think Neil Warnock will be taking anything for granted!

Be confident!

4 points (at least) from the next two games will see us in a very strong position!

I have a horrible gut feeling about Friday night

I have that feeling before every game its football anything can happen but I know this team and manager has got bottle.