Cardiff City Chairman Dalman:

Cardiff City Chairman Dalman:



Not great between fans and hierarchy, what made you go for Sabri, what about patching up between the club and fans?



We went through a robust due diligence process in looking for a manager. We had about 30-odd applicants. Most of you can guess the names.

But there were two or three names that stuck out as quality. Obviously Sabri was one of them, we had meetings and discussions with those three. The moment we spoke on the telephone, we could communicate. We spoke very freely and very directly. We got the right person in terms of his knowledge.

I’m delighted we narrowed it down to one and got our man across the line.

You look at any manager and any business and ask if you have a connection with them. It was very obvious to me. I think he will be a good fit for us. I can’t wait for him to start.

Second question - the disconnect. I think too much is made of that. We accept there is to some degree. There are so many things happening in the club we can’t talk about. The Sala case for example. The embargo is linked directly to the legal side of things.

This fan base has been very patient, especially this year, and I understand their frustrations. I think we have a plan for on the football field.

And having Sol here will be great. That will be a good bridge, but get behind the manager and results will come.

Dalman

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Let me be the first to welcome Sabri to Cardiff City Football Club.



I know you’ve been anxious to find out about the manager. I am really delighted to have Sabri and Sol on board, that brings continuity. That brings a new level of professionalism which the club deserves.

I also want to say thank you to the coaches who stepped up in the interim period. I am very grateful for that.

Dalman

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Again, the man speaks utter nonsense. How long has he been “here”? How many managers has he appointed yet this one is a “new level of professionalism”? That makes his other appointments what exactly? Not sure what continuity Sol brings either. He brings personality and a lot more but definitely not continuity as he knows none of our present squad except for Ralls. How Dalman remains in post and what benefits he brings our club are completely lost on me

I watched the press conference and it was the usual rubbish from him.

Spent most of the time complaining that Rob Phillips had so many questions.