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Friday 8th February 2019




Neil Warnock on reports over his future at the club

"I think that was a little bit over the top. As always you get certain tabloids creating stories - but I went in the local paper and put that to bed. Anybody that saw us play the last couple of games will know we’re up for it. It’s a challenge we want to face head-on.”







NEIL WARNOCK:


Warnock on his mindset

"My mind has been back on football, as it’s got to be. I steer the ship, but I have to say the boys and the staff have been great to me. That does matter when you’re a team off the field as well as on it. You could see the response at Arsenal from the players, probably the best away performance. And the Bournemouth game was very good from our point of view, football wise.”





"Over the past few weeks, there have been times when I thought 'is it worth it, being a football manager after all that's happened?"

"But I'm looking forward to (the rest of the season), I've got a responsibility to the club."




Neil Warnock on the latest news about Emiliano Sala

"While everybody expects the worst when it happens, I got a phone call last night and it was strange. It brings the family peace, offers them comfort - that’s what Sharon said from the start. I don’t know how it’s affected the players, one or two have always been a little sensitive.”





Tributes planned for Southampton

"I think we’ve got to pay our respects with the situation now coming to an end, regarding Emiliano. We’ll wear black armbands and have a minute’s silence. I’m sure the Southampton fans will want that as well.”




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Neil Warnock on how Cardiff City are trying to move forward

"We all have things like this happen in our lifetime, you just have to move on. You don’t ever forget things like this. You put things at the back of your mind, certain aspects of meeting Emiliano. Fortunately for me, the players have grasped that and now we’ve got 13 cup finals.”





Neil Warnock on the togetherness of the football community following Sala's tragic death

"When I think I’ve seen it all in football, our fans keep surprising me every week now. I don’t think there’s anything that would surprise me with them."

"And the Arsenal fans, Bournemouth fans, fans from clubs all over. When something like this happens it brings all the football family together. It shows that everybody is thinking on the same wavelength and it’s a loss to everyone in football. When you look at the finances they were able to raise to enable the search in the first place, I found that amazing. The response has been unbelievable.”




Neil Warnock has his say on the dispute regarding a payment of Emiliano Sala's transfer fee




NEIL WARNOCK:

"I couldn’t be more grateful to Mehmet and Ken, who are keeping everything away from me. They’re dealing with that and I have enough on my plate in terms of on the field."

"I wouldn’t want any situation to be in better hands than Mehmet’s. He’s seen it all, done it all and been very good throughout this trauma we’ve had."

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Neil Warnock on Sala

"He had a dry sense of humour and I liked his music taste. He was just a nice lad, nobody had a bad word to say about him.”




Neil Warnock's personal tribute to Emiliano Sala

"I just think he was a Neil Warnock type of player. He was a scruffy type of player who for me would score 10-15 goals a season, but also a team player, a hard worker. And at the same time he was a really nice lad. And his clothes - they were different. Like Oumar, he’s the same. My daughter wears them as well.”









CARDIFF CITY FC


Club Statement: (07/02/19)



It is with great sadness that we report the following statement, issued on February 7th 2019 by the Dorset Police:

"The body brought to Portland Port today, Thursday 7 February 2019, has been formally identified by HM Coroner for Dorset as that of professional footballer Emiliano Sala.

"The families of Mr Sala and the pilot David Ibbotson have been updated with this news and will continue to be supported by specially-trained family liaison officers."

We offer our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Emiliano. He and David will forever remain in our thoughts.

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Neil Warnock on the latest news about Emiliano Sala

"While everybody expects the worst when it happens, I got a phone call last night and it was strange. It brings the family peace, offers them comfort - that’s what Sharon said from the start. I don’t know how it’s affected the players, one or two have always been a little sensitive.”

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Warnock on his mindset

"My mind has been back on football, as it’s got to be. I steer the ship, but I have to say the boys and the staff have been great to me. That does matter when you’re a team off the field as well as on it. You could see the response at Arsenal from the players, probably the best away performance. And the Bournemouth game was very good from our point of view, football wise.”

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NEIL WARNOCK:


Tributes planned for Southampton

"I think we’ve got to pay our respects with the situation now coming to an end, regarding Emiliano. We’ll wear black armbands and have a minute’s silence. I’m sure the Southampton fans will want that as well.”






On the relegation battle and Southampton

"We’ve had to work hard, like we did on the Bournemouth fixture - especially after beating Chelsea 4-0. You have to work on your strengths and what you think are the opponents’ weaknesses. Clubs like Southampton maybe didn’t expect to be in the position they’re in, whereas we did. We’ll go there in good spirits and give them a good game.
In the next few games, there’s no game we shouldn’t try and win. We want a good result on Saturday.”

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Warnock on his players

"I just want the same attitude. We played some good stuff and it’s enjoyable to watch when they play like that. I enjoyed every minute at Arsenal, not the misses, and it was the same on Saturday. There won’t be a question mark about me questioning the commitment of the players. They always give me everything, they don’t get much criticism from me. “

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Neil Warnock on reports over his future at the club

"I think that was a little bit over the top. As always you get certain tabloids creating stories - but I went in the local paper and put that to bed. Anybody that saw us play the last couple of games will know we’re up for it. It’s a challenge we want to face head-on.”

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NEIL WARNOCK:


Neil Warnock on how Cardiff City are trying to move forward

"We all have things like this happen in our lifetime, you just have to move on. You don’t ever forget things like this. You put things at the back of your mind, certain aspects of meeting Emiliano. Fortunately for me, the players have grasped that and now we’ve got 13 cup finals.”

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NEIL WARNOCK:


Injury news


Harry Arter is back, Victor possibly. We have to be a little bit careful with Victor.”

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Emiliano Sala confirmed dead: Global football stars pay tribute to Cardiff City striker

Friday 8th February 2019


Football stars from around the world have paid tribute to Emiliano Sala.

A body was recovered from the plane wreckage found in the English Channel earlier this week.

And following an identification process, Dorset Police confirmed the body found was that of Cardiff City striker Sala.

Tributes have since poured in for the 28-year-old.

A number of Cardiff City players - including Oumar Niasse, Sol Bamba and Joe Bennett - have paid their respects to the 28-year-old.

And numerous global football stars have also taken to social media to pay tribute to Sala.

Writing on his official Twitter account, Arsenal's Mesut Ozil said: "No words to describe how sad this is. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and also to the family of the pilot. #RIPSala."

Man City striker and Sala's compatriot Sergio Aguero wrote: "Terribly sad. Rest in peace, Emiliano. My condolences to his friends and family. #PrayforSala."

In Spanish, Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez commented: "Rest in peace. Strength to the family. #RIP."

And Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe simply wrote: "RIP Emi."

The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch confirmed on Wednesday that they had successfully recovered the body from the plane wreckage in "challenging conditions", while the operation to recover the aircraft was aborted.

The body was passed into the care of the Coroner of Dorset, with formal identification taking place on Wednesday.

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Neil Warnock pays a touching tribute to David Ibbotson

I wanted to mention David, I’m sure his family will be going through hell. Our thoughts are with him and his family.”

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So so sad Annis, many thanks for updates however heartbreaking they were.

So so sad Annis, many thanks for updates however heartbreaking they were.

Your very welcome Jules, unbelievable heartbreaking, I don't think I have ever been so sad for someone I never really knew.
over the last few weeks its like we all got to know him so well, but in such sad circumstances .

Neil Warnock on his emotions at the end of Cardiff City's win over Bournemouth last weekend


NEIL WARNOCK:

"I was surprised I shed a tear. But things catch up with your after tragedies, there’s nothing wrong with that really. I’m sure any parent would have been thinking about Emiliano in that moment really."

"Sharon and my family have been amazing, that’s what families are for really. You can get criticised, but you have to have a broad back to last as long as I have really. Although things are hurtful - things have happened at school - the kids can take it a bit more. But I say you’ve got to bite your tongue.”

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R.I.P Sala

Emiliano Sala's family release statement

The family of Emiliano Sala have released the following statement.

We would like to thank you for all your signs of affection and support in what is the most painful time of our lives.
Seeing the whole world mobilised to support us in our search has been an infinitely precious help. Thanks to you, we are now able to mourn our son, our brother.
On this Friday morning, our thoughts go to David Ibbotson and his family, hoping that the authorities will do their best to find him.
We would like to thank you for all your signs of affection and support in what is the most painful time of our lives. “Seeing the whole world mobilized to support us in our research has been an infinitely precious help. Thanks to you, we are now able to mourn our son, our brother. “On this Friday morning, our thoughts go to David Ibbotson and his family, hoping that the authorities will do their best to find him.”

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Condolences to the family & friends of Emiliano.
As a lifelong fan I'm still finding it difficult to understand what happened.
They say time is a great healer, but Emiliano Sala will never be forgotten at the club.
R.I.P.
Once a Bluebird always a Bluebird.

Nantes to retire number 9 jersey


President Waldemar Kita, has confirmed that the club will retire the number nine jersey

“I do not have the words, it’s a tragedy, I’m devastated, Emiliano left his mark, which is why, like many fans, I want to honor him again by removing the number 9 “.

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Nantes to retire number 9 jersey


President Waldemar Kita, has confirmed that the club will retire the number nine jersey

“I do not have the words, it’s a tragedy, I’m devastated, Emiliano left his mark, which is why, like many fans, I want to honor him again by removing the number 9 “.

This is the right thing to do, it’s done in other sports (ice hockey) hopefully Cardiff will do the same, give him the 27 and retire it

NEIL WARNOCK:


"Over the past few weeks, there have been times when I thought 'is it worth it, being a football manager after all that's happened?"

"But I'm looking forward to (the rest of the season), I've got a responsibility to the club."

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Nantes to retire number 9 jersey


President Waldemar Kita, has confirmed that the club will retire the number nine jersey

“I do not have the words, it’s a tragedy, I’m devastated, Emiliano left his mark, which is why, like many fans, I want to honor him again by removing the number 9 “.

This is the right thing to do, it’s done in other sports (ice hockey) hopefully Cardiff will do the same, give him the 27 and retire it

Totally agree

NEIL WARNOCK:


"Over the past few weeks, there have been times when I thought 'is it worth it, being a football manager after all that's happened?"

"But I'm looking forward to (the rest of the season), I've got a responsibility to the club."

Now more than ever we need to get behind NW and give him and the squad the support they rightfully deserve, he’s had the perfect opportunity to leave us, as can be seen with his thoughts here, but he’s staying his course.

Please let’s stop with the NW out posts

Nantes to retire number 9 jersey


President Waldemar Kita, has confirmed that the club will retire the number nine jersey

“I do not have the words, it’s a tragedy, I’m devastated, Emiliano left his mark, which is why, like many fans, I want to honor him again by removing the number 9 “.

This is the right thing to do, it’s done in other sports (ice hockey) hopefully Cardiff will do the same, give him the 27 and retire it

Totally agree

Number 9 meant something to him at Nantes. He didn't wear 27 for us, or any other number, sadly. Not appropriate in my opinion. It would be a self-indulgent gesture on our behalf.

Nantes to retire number 9 jersey


President Waldemar Kita, has confirmed that the club will retire the number nine jersey

“I do not have the words, it’s a tragedy, I’m devastated, Emiliano left his mark, which is why, like many fans, I want to honor him again by removing the number 9 “.

This is the right thing to do, it’s done in other sports (ice hockey) hopefully Cardiff will do the same, give him the 27 and retire it

Totally agree

Number 9 meant something to him at Nantes. He didn't wear 27 for us, or any other number, sadly. Not appropriate in my opinion. It would be a self-indulgent gesture on our behalf.

Totally disagree with you, he had chosen 27 so its fitting it is retired, look at it from this point of you, will any player want to come in and have number 27, very highly doubtful. It's something that we can do to honour Emil and his family.

Nantes to retire number 9 jersey


President Waldemar Kita, has confirmed that the club will retire the number nine jersey

“I do not have the words, it’s a tragedy, I’m devastated, Emiliano left his mark, which is why, like many fans, I want to honor him again by removing the number 9 “.

This is the right thing to do, it’s done in other sports (ice hockey) hopefully Cardiff will do the same, give him the 27 and retire it

Totally agree

Number 9 meant something to him at Nantes. He didn't wear 27 for us, or any other number, sadly. Not appropriate in my opinion. It would be a self-indulgent gesture on our behalf.

Totally disagree with you, he had chosen 27 so its fitting it is retired, look at it from this point of you, will any player want to come in and have number 27, very highly doubtful. It's something that we can do to honour Emil and his family.

Spot on

Neil Warnock on the togetherness of the football community following Sala's tragic death

"When I think I’ve seen it all in football, our fans keep surprising me every week now. I don’t think there’s anything that would surprise me with them. And the Arsenal fans, Bournemouth fans, fans from clubs all over. When something like this happens it brings all the football family together. It shows that everybody is thinking on the same wavelength and it’s a loss to everyone in football. When you look at the finances they were able to raise to enable the search in the first place, I found that amazing. The response has been unbelievable.”

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Neil Warnock's personal tribute to Emiliano Sala

"I just think he was a Neil Warnock type of player. He was a scruffy type of player who for me would score 10-15 goals a season, but also a team player, a hard worker. And at the same time he was a really nice lad. And his clothes - they were different. Like Oumar, he’s the same. My daughter wears them as well.”

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Neil Warnock on Emiliano Sala's potential

"Because he wasn’t a young kid, he was at the prime. He’d been in a comfort zone in France, but he’d improved every few years. He was a little bit fearful of the challenge ahead but he knew he had to make that step. I believed he could score goals in the Premier League and it’s probably easier joining Cardiff when we’re a close-knit group of lads."

"He had all the ingredients to mix with us.”

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NEIL WARNOCK:

On the relegation battle and Southampton

"We’ve had to work hard, like we did on the Bournemouth fixture - especially after beating Chelsea 4-0. You have to work on your strengths and what you think are the opponents’ weaknesses. Clubs like Southampton maybe didn’t expect to be in the position they’re in, whereas we did. We’ll go there in good spirits and give them a good game.
In the next few games, there’s no game we shouldn’t try and win. We want a good result on Saturday.”

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Neil Warnock has his say on the dispute regarding a payment of Emiliano Sala's transfer fee


NEIL WARNOCK:

"I couldn’t be more grateful to Mehmet and Ken, who are keeping everything away from me. They’re dealing with that and I have enough on my plate in terms of on the field."

"I wouldn’t want any situation to be in better hands than Mehmet’s. He’s seen it all, done it all and been very good throughout this trauma we’ve had."

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