When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the Truth
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:21 pm
"When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the Truth" :Sabri Lamouchi reveals candid talks with Cardiff City's young Welsh talents
The Bluebirds trio have been used sparingly since the Frenchman came into the building back in January and over all have struggled to make previous managers teams accept for Mark Harris.
Mark Harris Striker: Aged 24 Bluebirds 82 Appearances 8 Goals out of contract this season.
Rubin Colwill Midfield: Aged 21 next month Bluebirds 56 Appearances Goals 5
Isaak Davies Striker: Aged 22 this year Bluebirds 33 Appearances Goals 2
By Glen Williams
Friday 10th March 2024
Sabri Lamouchi has revealed his stance on the young Welsh trio who find themselves on the periphery of his Cardiff City squad.
Mark Harris, Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies have been used sparingly since the manager took the reins back in January, even struggling to make it on to the bench on many occasions.
Given Harris has played a big part up until Lamouchi was appointed and both Colwill, and Davies , are thought to be two of the brighter academy prospects the club have developed in recent years, their omissions have not gone unnoticed among supporters.
Instead, Lamouchi has changed formation and personnel, opting for more experienced players and the new signings made since he took over.
Harris started the manager's first game at Luton and then came off the bench for a minute in the next game against Hull City - he has not been named in a matchday squad since.
Colwill has been afforded just two cameos off the bench, which have totalled 16 minutes' worth of football, but was not named in five squads between those two outings. Isaak Davies has been given just five minutes off the bench against Middlesbrough.
At the moment, though, the players who are being selected are doing the business. Cardiff have won three of their last four games and have opened a gap of six points to the three teams in the drop zone, so Lamouchi's selection cannot be questioned.
However, with Colwill and Davies viewed as players who will play a big part in the club's fortunes in years to come - Harris' contract runs out at the end of the season at time of writing - many are wondering what this selection policy means for the future.
But Lamouchi must be commended for his candour, because he took no backwards step when asked about how he viewed the trio's situation.
SABRI LAMOUCHI:
"I'm just honest," he said when asked about how he has handled the situation pertaining to Harris, Davies and Colwill. "I just do my job and I just tell them the truth. Sometimes, in a good way, sometimes, in my way, but always the truth.
"They are not my kids, but I want to take care of them. Because we need them, I love them. But when you love them and work with them, you need to tell them the truth."
"When we play s***, you must say we played like that, that it was unacceptable. Sometimes I just tell them why and give them a reason. If you say it was bad without any reason or explanation, you can create some tension.
"They can come to my office because my door is always open."
"The first XI is always for a reason, the bench is always for a reason, they are out of the team for a reason. I don't have a problem to say the truth to all of them.
"Because my regard is to just put the best XI for the best result to save the club."
Even Lamouchi admits, though, that Cardiff will need them, whether that is in the coming months or whether he is thinking further ahead remains to be seen.
But presently, it seems very much like a case of getting over the finishing line, that being securing the club's status as a Championship side next season, before looking too far forward. A bit more breathing space and perhaps these talented prospects will be given their head once again.
The Bluebirds trio have been used sparingly since the Frenchman came into the building back in January and over all have struggled to make previous managers teams accept for Mark Harris.
Mark Harris Striker: Aged 24 Bluebirds 82 Appearances 8 Goals out of contract this season.
Rubin Colwill Midfield: Aged 21 next month Bluebirds 56 Appearances Goals 5
Isaak Davies Striker: Aged 22 this year Bluebirds 33 Appearances Goals 2
By Glen Williams
Friday 10th March 2024
Sabri Lamouchi has revealed his stance on the young Welsh trio who find themselves on the periphery of his Cardiff City squad.
Mark Harris, Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies have been used sparingly since the manager took the reins back in January, even struggling to make it on to the bench on many occasions.
Given Harris has played a big part up until Lamouchi was appointed and both Colwill, and Davies , are thought to be two of the brighter academy prospects the club have developed in recent years, their omissions have not gone unnoticed among supporters.
Instead, Lamouchi has changed formation and personnel, opting for more experienced players and the new signings made since he took over.
Harris started the manager's first game at Luton and then came off the bench for a minute in the next game against Hull City - he has not been named in a matchday squad since.
Colwill has been afforded just two cameos off the bench, which have totalled 16 minutes' worth of football, but was not named in five squads between those two outings. Isaak Davies has been given just five minutes off the bench against Middlesbrough.
At the moment, though, the players who are being selected are doing the business. Cardiff have won three of their last four games and have opened a gap of six points to the three teams in the drop zone, so Lamouchi's selection cannot be questioned.
However, with Colwill and Davies viewed as players who will play a big part in the club's fortunes in years to come - Harris' contract runs out at the end of the season at time of writing - many are wondering what this selection policy means for the future.
But Lamouchi must be commended for his candour, because he took no backwards step when asked about how he viewed the trio's situation.
SABRI LAMOUCHI:
"I'm just honest," he said when asked about how he has handled the situation pertaining to Harris, Davies and Colwill. "I just do my job and I just tell them the truth. Sometimes, in a good way, sometimes, in my way, but always the truth.
"They are not my kids, but I want to take care of them. Because we need them, I love them. But when you love them and work with them, you need to tell them the truth."
"When we play s***, you must say we played like that, that it was unacceptable. Sometimes I just tell them why and give them a reason. If you say it was bad without any reason or explanation, you can create some tension.
"They can come to my office because my door is always open."
"The first XI is always for a reason, the bench is always for a reason, they are out of the team for a reason. I don't have a problem to say the truth to all of them.
"Because my regard is to just put the best XI for the best result to save the club."
Even Lamouchi admits, though, that Cardiff will need them, whether that is in the coming months or whether he is thinking further ahead remains to be seen.
But presently, it seems very much like a case of getting over the finishing line, that being securing the club's status as a Championship side next season, before looking too far forward. A bit more breathing space and perhaps these talented prospects will be given their head once again.
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Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:24 pm
MY VIEW:
Release Harris.
Mark Harris Striker: Aged 24 Bluebirds 82 Appearances 8 Goals out of contract this season.
Colwill I still believe he will only get better
Rubin Colwill Midfield: Aged 21 next month Bluebirds 56 Appearances Goals 5
Davies, Not a striker a winger, if kept as a Striker Sell him
Isaak Davies Striker: Aged 22 this year Bluebirds 33 Appearances Goals 2
Release Harris.
Mark Harris Striker: Aged 24 Bluebirds 82 Appearances 8 Goals out of contract this season.
Colwill I still believe he will only get better
Rubin Colwill Midfield: Aged 21 next month Bluebirds 56 Appearances Goals 5
Davies, Not a striker a winger, if kept as a Striker Sell him
Isaak Davies Striker: Aged 22 this year Bluebirds 33 Appearances Goals 2
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Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:16 pm
oh well he says 'I am honest', and I believe him. Warnock used to say 'if I am honest'. I always wondered whether he was or not.
Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:22 pm
Be very surprised if Harris or Colwill make the Welsh squad, maybe Colwill at a push but there are so many better players performing well to justify him not being in squad, same with Harris really.
Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:25 pm
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Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:45 pm
Interesting to see how/what kind of performance our manager gets out of these lads - Moving forward
Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:00 am
Harris is a trier but can go
Davies needs to play wide to get best out of him …
Colwill is the best of the 3 and would be a starter if fit as he’s shown some decent ability but seems to lack abit of fight mentally …still think he will make it tho
Glad they are being told some truths ….say it as it is and change things …that’s the benefit of having a proper manager in the job
Davies needs to play wide to get best out of him …
Colwill is the best of the 3 and would be a starter if fit as he’s shown some decent ability but seems to lack abit of fight mentally …still think he will make it tho
Glad they are being told some truths ….say it as it is and change things …that’s the benefit of having a proper manager in the job
Re: When you love & work with them,U need to tell them the T
Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:35 pm
Not sure Harris touched the ball when he came on and was then the player substituted for Luthra.
Would expect him to be out of the squad again on Wednesday if Wickham is back.
Would expect him to be out of the squad again on Wednesday if Wickham is back.