The inside story of Cardiff City's once again fresh start
Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:20 am
The inside story of Cardiff City's once again fresh start and what to expect under Mark Hudson
The new management team Mark Hudson and Tom Ramasut.
This writer is well into his fourth year of covering Cardiff City, but next week will be the fifth manager he sits opposite in a Bluebirds press conference.
Mark Hudson has been given the same chance as Steve Morison was to become the permanent manager of Cardiff City.
By Glen Williams
Saturday 24th September 2022
The club have started poorly every season, swung drastically from one style of play to another, overseen a gigantic squad turnover and been hit with off-field tragedies and complications amid the backdrop of a devastating global pandemic and cost-of-living crisis for its fans.
But despite all of that, there is no denying that this club is one brimming with potential. In fact, that's what makes all the shortcomings of the last few years so disappointing and frustrating. They are so close to getting things right.
It is understood that Hudson will be given a similar opportunity to the one afforded to Morison after the sacking of Mick McCarthy almost a year ago. The club wrote in its statement that it would be 'considering options for the position', but unless an outstanding candidate appears, former Cardiff captain Hudson will be the man to prepare City for a brutal run of upcoming fixtures.
Morison has rightly been praised by sources inside the club this week for the excellent job he did in overseeing the turnover of players in the summer and implementing a new, and for the most-part improved, style of play. Indeed, as evidenced by Callum O'Dowda's Republic of Ireland press conference this week, the lion's share of players and staff currently in the building are grateful to Morison for being at the club in the first place. All 17 new players, even Tom Ramasut, his former under-23s assistant, Hudson himself and goalkeeper coach Graham Stack all have Morison to thank in that regard.
But heavy is the head that wears the crown; it's a results-based industry and the burden of getting said results fell on Morison's shoulders. There are those who believe his departure to be premature, with the former Wales striker not having been afforded enough time to truly gel together this new-look squad, while others bemoaned a lack of creativity and goals which has ultimately been the reason they find themselves in 18th place in the Championship.
It's understood there was an emphasis on owning the situation. There was clearly a disappointment that the run of results and performances led to this scenario and an understanding of what has happened so far must inform what they change to progress moving forward.
There has been much talk this week about a progressive and aggressive style of play, centred around disrupting the opposition when in defence, but, crucially, creating far more goalscoring opportunities. There is an acceptance within the club that the top end of the pitch has been the biggest issue, but there has been an insistence from within that no players will be held back and we are likely to see a more positive approach moving forward.
Hudson holds Cardiff close to his heart, having enjoyed many of his best playing years here and important milestones in his life, too, and he is believed to have expressed his sheer pride in being asked to lead the club.
Given the fact Morison has left, it is understood there have been tentative discussions about getting another set of hands on board on the coaching staff to compensate for his exit. However, that will only transpire if the right candidate is available who will help City to climb the table and no hasty appointment will be made for the sake of it.
There are, of course, positives which have been focussed on. They have implemented a good base to carry out their improved style of football and don't feel they are too far away. They are four points off fifth place in the table and a couple of results, hopefully aided by a new manager bounce, will get them right back in the mix.
The new management team Mark Hudson and Tom Ramasut.
This writer is well into his fourth year of covering Cardiff City, but next week will be the fifth manager he sits opposite in a Bluebirds press conference.
Mark Hudson has been given the same chance as Steve Morison was to become the permanent manager of Cardiff City.
By Glen Williams
Saturday 24th September 2022
The club have started poorly every season, swung drastically from one style of play to another, overseen a gigantic squad turnover and been hit with off-field tragedies and complications amid the backdrop of a devastating global pandemic and cost-of-living crisis for its fans.
But despite all of that, there is no denying that this club is one brimming with potential. In fact, that's what makes all the shortcomings of the last few years so disappointing and frustrating. They are so close to getting things right.
It is understood that Hudson will be given a similar opportunity to the one afforded to Morison after the sacking of Mick McCarthy almost a year ago. The club wrote in its statement that it would be 'considering options for the position', but unless an outstanding candidate appears, former Cardiff captain Hudson will be the man to prepare City for a brutal run of upcoming fixtures.
Morison has rightly been praised by sources inside the club this week for the excellent job he did in overseeing the turnover of players in the summer and implementing a new, and for the most-part improved, style of play. Indeed, as evidenced by Callum O'Dowda's Republic of Ireland press conference this week, the lion's share of players and staff currently in the building are grateful to Morison for being at the club in the first place. All 17 new players, even Tom Ramasut, his former under-23s assistant, Hudson himself and goalkeeper coach Graham Stack all have Morison to thank in that regard.
But heavy is the head that wears the crown; it's a results-based industry and the burden of getting said results fell on Morison's shoulders. There are those who believe his departure to be premature, with the former Wales striker not having been afforded enough time to truly gel together this new-look squad, while others bemoaned a lack of creativity and goals which has ultimately been the reason they find themselves in 18th place in the Championship.
It's understood there was an emphasis on owning the situation. There was clearly a disappointment that the run of results and performances led to this scenario and an understanding of what has happened so far must inform what they change to progress moving forward.
There has been much talk this week about a progressive and aggressive style of play, centred around disrupting the opposition when in defence, but, crucially, creating far more goalscoring opportunities. There is an acceptance within the club that the top end of the pitch has been the biggest issue, but there has been an insistence from within that no players will be held back and we are likely to see a more positive approach moving forward.
Hudson holds Cardiff close to his heart, having enjoyed many of his best playing years here and important milestones in his life, too, and he is believed to have expressed his sheer pride in being asked to lead the club.
Given the fact Morison has left, it is understood there have been tentative discussions about getting another set of hands on board on the coaching staff to compensate for his exit. However, that will only transpire if the right candidate is available who will help City to climb the table and no hasty appointment will be made for the sake of it.
There are, of course, positives which have been focussed on. They have implemented a good base to carry out their improved style of football and don't feel they are too far away. They are four points off fifth place in the table and a couple of results, hopefully aided by a new manager bounce, will get them right back in the mix.
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Re: The inside story of Cardiff City's once again fresh star
Sat Sep 24, 2022 1:19 pm
Deluded write up.
This new style is not working and we do not have the right or good enough players to play it. I believe Morison saw this and started to try something new. That was evident in the 1st half at Middlesborough.
This new style is not working and we do not have the right or good enough players to play it. I believe Morison saw this and started to try something new. That was evident in the 1st half at Middlesborough.
Re: The inside story of Cardiff City's once again fresh star
Sat Sep 24, 2022 1:56 pm
I half agree with the article but for different reasons
IMO we had 2 plans.
Plan A- High press, let the opposition gift you chances and take them - Boro and a bit of Norwich
Plan B - Hold onto the ball and pull teams out of shape and score from them losing shape - Incapable (except the Brum game)
So when a team doesn't toss around with it (Luton) we have to resort to plan B and we are crap at it.
When a team sits back and say "break us down", we can't so then its 0-0 or they overpower us at set plays and we lose with a good possession stat = great performance
I thought we'd be combative and hard to breakdown, I don't think its that difficult to shore that side up, we just need to get the ball forward quicker and allow the ultra-defensive midfield to get into the box.
I love Hudson but hopefully he is not the man.
IMO we had 2 plans.
Plan A- High press, let the opposition gift you chances and take them - Boro and a bit of Norwich
Plan B - Hold onto the ball and pull teams out of shape and score from them losing shape - Incapable (except the Brum game)
So when a team doesn't toss around with it (Luton) we have to resort to plan B and we are crap at it.
When a team sits back and say "break us down", we can't so then its 0-0 or they overpower us at set plays and we lose with a good possession stat = great performance
I thought we'd be combative and hard to breakdown, I don't think its that difficult to shore that side up, we just need to get the ball forward quicker and allow the ultra-defensive midfield to get into the box.
I love Hudson but hopefully he is not the man.