NEIL WARNOCK: " January plans "

NEIL WARNOCK:

January plans

“We’ve looked at so many now, I’m almost dizzy. It’s very very difficult. I thought we agreed a fee with a club but then they came back and put another couple of million on top. We’re not going to get held to ransom. If that’s the case, we’ll stick to what we’ve got."

"I expect to bring two or three in, but it may not be our first choices. I’m not going to have a gun put to my head. I wouldn’t put that onto Vincent (Tan).”

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Disappointed on transfers?


NEIL WARNOCK:

“I’m disappointed. You want things to get done and it’s not always possible. There’s no blame on anybody. Teams when you look for players see the Premier League as an opportunity to put an extra zero on a player, but we’re not having that. Although it will be disappointing, we have to stick to certain principles."

"Even if I signed three really good players, it’ll be an uphill battle, trust me.”

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Offensive right back, a creative midfield player and centre forward are essential.

Ideally a centre half and defensive midfielder also.

Going on previous seasons January windows at City, I'm not holding my breath.

The more i hear Warnock speak the more i believe we will not sign a striker. Unless hes a youngster on loan.

The signings will be a good championship right back and a foreign midfielder on loan

The more i hear Warnock speak the more i believe we will not sign a striker. Unless hes a youngster on loan.

The signings will be a good championship right back and a foreign midfielder on loan

Said this awhile ago making all the right noises but then puts in happy to go with what he's got or similar talk! Now it's probably down to 2nd choices and probably 3rd or 4th by time jan comes along..

The more i hear Warnock speak the more i believe we will not sign a striker. Unless hes a youngster on loan.

The signings will be a good championship right back and a foreign midfielder on loan

I've been saying this for a while, I expect it to be a loan striker if anyone and no superstar. If people believe the 20m Sala nonsense then that's their own issue.

Id be more than happy with a good championship right back but my concern is we will still end up with Manga at right back. Can anyone see Manga, Morrison or Bamba being dropped.

The more i hear Warnock speak the more i believe we will not sign a striker. Unless hes a youngster on loan.

The signings will be a good championship right back and a foreign midfielder on loan

Said this awhile ago making all the right noises but then puts in happy to go with what he's got or similar talk! Now it's probably down to 2nd choices and probably 3rd or 4th by time jan comes along..

Like Brayford, Macheda and Adeyami

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Think this is a theme regarding NW most if not all his clubs have had problems financially that's why they call him, he creates wine from water and lives off it with the fans.... we are already being told he's after 2nd choices so already gone down in standard come Jan wonder how low he's going
to go to get the players required?

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Think this is a theme regarding NW most if not all his clubs have had problems financially that's why they call him, he creates wine from water and lives off it with the fans.... we are already being told he's after 2nd choices so already gone down in standard come Jan wonder how low he's going
to go to get the players required?

Tadcaster I expect.

I think if we start all this stumbling till the end of January it could split the fans we all want to stay in the premiership sometimes you have to pay to get your man this idea we can bounce straight back up comes with a lot of luck and hope, it really winds me up when neil worries about mr tans money let him worry about that and been completely frank, neil may retire next year or the following i would rather remain in the premier rather than championship i would rather we pay a bit more for the player we require rather than not bothering and watching rival teams around us buying the players we earmarked for us.

Can't we go knocking on Barcelona for one of their young strikers? They surely have talent we can have for atleast the rest of the season. I've said it countless times there's a lot of cheap talent in Spain.

I think if we start all this stumbling till the end of January it could split the fans we all want to stay in the premiership sometimes you have to pay to get your man this idea we can bounce straight back up comes with a lot of luck and hope, it really winds me up when neil worries about mr tans money let him worry about that and been completely frank, neil may retire next year or the following i would rather remain in the premier rather than championship i would rather we pay a bit more for the player we require rather than not bothering and watching rival teams around us buying the players we earmarked for us.

I doubt if he is really worried about Tan's money. He must have been given a rough idea of the sort of budget is available, and I think it may come as a disappointment to us if we knew the actual figure. I think Warnock is just being diplomatic, and pre warning us that there may not be as much money to spend as some of the figures mentioned on this forum.

We know January is a notoriously difficult time to sign players, yet there appears to be little or no leeway given to the manager even before any signings are announced or not...

I agree that we have been left feeling a little let down before but let's just remember that it is often us supporters that raise expectations rather than the 'keep it close to their chest' club management at all levels

Whilst it is always of interest to know who is being linked to the club, we need to wait and see what occurs in the next few weeks and then we can make judgement before getting behind whatever squad/team we have to get us (hopefully successfully) through the remainder of this season

As the saying goes, "Que sear, sera" and this is after all, Cardiff City FC

We know January is a notoriously difficult time to sign players, yet there appears to be little or no leeway given to the manager even before any signings are announced or not...

I agree that we have been left feeling a little let down before but let's just remember that it is often us supporters that raise expectations rather than the 'keep it close to their chest' club management at all levels

Whilst it is always of interest to know who is being linked to the club, we need to wait and see what occurs in the next few weeks and then we can make judgement before getting behind whatever squad/team we have to get us (hopefully successfully) through the remainder of this season

As the saying goes, "Que sear, sera" and this is after all, Cardiff City FC

Amen. It's one of the things that annoys me with City fans, the expectations. Just see what happens and enjoy the world's biggest rollercoaster which is cardiff city.

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Think this is a theme regarding NW most if not all his clubs have had problems financially that's why they call him, he creates wine from water and lives off it with the fans.... we are already being told he's after 2nd choices so already gone down in standard come Jan wonder how low he's going
to go to get the players required?

Tadcaster I expect.

Or could be this fantastic player from melchester rovers! we are in fantasy land sometimes..

I wish everybody would stop moaning.
People think you just go and buy a top bloody player like visiting a supermarket ffs.

I wish everybody would stop moaning.
People think you just go and buy a top bloody player like visiting a supermarket ffs.

and people being disappointed about numbers ffs..

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
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Just call me mystic Meg!!!

NEIL WARNOCK:

January plans

“We’ve looked at so many now, I’m almost dizzy. It’s very very difficult. I thought we agreed a fee with a club but then they came back and put another couple of million on top. We’re not going to get held to ransom. If that’s the case, we’ll stick to what we’ve got."

"I expect to bring two or three in, but it may not be our first choices. I’m not going to have a gun put to my head. I wouldn’t put that onto Vincent (Tan).”

Ok don't pay silly money but do this and we are as good as down.

Not Mystic Meg but Septic Peg

Next season you'll get the same people on here begging for fans to support the club.
Today 33000 people will be in attendance ccfc please show at a least a little ambition to keep those supporters.

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
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Just call me mystic Meg!!!

Spot on methinks

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
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Just call me mystic Meg!!!

Spot on methinks

Nothing everyman and his dog knows! obvious meg is a more appt name

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
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Just call me mystic Meg!!!

Spot on methinks

Nothing everyman and his dog knows! obvious meg is a more appt name

It might be nothing everyman and his dog is starting to realise now but I posted that on 30th September when our start to the season was disastrous and this forum was full of posts such as "how soon will Tan sack Warnock"? and "Don't panic -if we can win a few games and still be in touch with 4th from bottom then Tan will surely provide the funds for NW to bring in the players we need in January to keep our EPL status".

Yes - you are right about it being nothing "mystic" Pembroke and I'm not looking for any pats on the back or a job as a newspaper astrology reporter - I'm more about having watched what has happened at Cardiff City over the last 50 years in terms of owners and managers actions versus fans expectations!! We've never had an owner who was a philanthropist and owners like VT are more business-like than most - that's why I was so sure last September about what we would be reading now about NW's job and January recruitment - no mysticim!

Offensive right back, a creative midfield player and centre forward are essential.

Ideally a centre half and defensive midfielder also.

Going on previous seasons January windows at City, I'm not holding my breath.

We have a creative midfielder, but he is playing at the wing. We have a offensive right back, but he is playing as a striker. We have a descent center half, but he is playing right back. So, basically we need a striker more than anything to balance it out...

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
[/i][/b]
Just call me mystic Meg!!!

Spot on methinks

Nothing everyman and his dog knows! obvious meg is a more appt name

It might be nothing everyman and his dog is starting to realise now but I posted that on 30th September when our start to the season was disastrous and this forum was full of posts such as "how soon will Tan sack Warnock"? and "Don't panic -if we can win a few games and still be in touch with 4th from bottom then Tan will surely provide the funds for NW to bring in the players we need in January to keep our EPL status".

Yes - you are right about it being nothing "mystic" Pembroke and I'm not looking for any pats on the back or a job as a newspaper astrology reporter - I'm more about having watched what has happened at Cardiff City over the last 50 years in terms of owners and managers actions versus fans expectations!! We've never had an owner who was a philanthropist and owners like VT are more business-like than most - that's why I was so sure last September about what we would be reading now about NW's job and January recruitment - no mysticism!

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
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Just call me mystic Meg!!!

whats the lottery numbers mystic....

Groundhog Day from Warnock.

We heard all this in the summer too. Expect to be disappointed.

Let me reproduce a post I made on this forum on 30th September 2018:

In spite of the danger of being described as "negative" or a "cynic", I will get out my crystal ball and make a few predictions:

1. Whether we stay up or go down; NW will not resign nor will VT sack him.
Rationale behind that opinion: I believe NW was advised in the summer that his transfer budget would be relatively low (as VT wanted to take out a large chunk of the money coming in for promotion to cover a large part of the investment he had put in).
NW agreed to stay as he wanted another crack at the EPL and he was probably advised that in the event of relegation he would not be sacked but would be allowed to have his crack at a 9th promotion. Hence the limited budget being spent on the type of player we could afford to keep for a tilt at the Championship next season if necessary
2. NW will be the manager here next season whether we go down or stay up.
Rationale behind that opinion: If we stay up - everybody is happy - Fans as we are still in the EPL; NW because he will have "succeeded" in the EPL and VT because there would be another huge windfall to use to cover the rest of his investment and the road would be clear to sell up at the end of next season. If we are relegated we will already have in place the kind of team to make another decent attempt at promotion without spending too much of the parachute payments.
3. Anyone hoping for some decent investment in January is going to be bitterly disappointed - prepare for the "Too expensive", "wouldn't come here", "Nothing better available" excuses we have already heard being spouted again when the "saviour" player(s) doesn't turn up in January.

Rationale behind that opinion: Refer to points 1 and 2 above.

My opinions may not go down well with everyone but that's how it seems to me IMHO. Critics please wait until the end of the season to see if my predictions are anywhere near the mark!!
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Just call me mystic Meg!!!

whats the lottery numbers mystic....

Wish I knew Dogfound - if I did, I'd be thinking about which Rolls Royce model I wanted instead of worrying about how the hell we are going to stay up with no new investment in players in the January window!! lol

Send him on a cruise and employ a director of football, who can spot a skilful player. Don’t want to end up with another Madine.