" OMER RIZA SAYS SORRY TO THE CARDIFF CITY FANS "

OMER RIZA:


“Tonight’s game is huge for us as a Club and I wanted to take a moment to address our fans personally in respect of some comments that I made in Wednesday’s press conference. It was absolutely not my intention to cause any offence to a fanbase that has been so supportive of me personally since I took charge earlier in the season. I guess I was thinking of a very small minority of messages that had been a little too personal and it was out of that frustration and the pressure of the job that I said what I said. Quite frankly, I’m sorry for the hurt.

“We are fighting, with everything, to stay in the Championship. There have been high moments but too many low ones in recent weeks. We have the time to change that and put it right, but it starts now.

“I’ve spoken with our Ticketing team and know that there are over 1,000 of you making the journey to join us later this afternoon. That’s another huge number and as we saw at Blackburn and Preston in recent weeks, it’s that kind of support that can get us over the line in games and win us invaluable points.

“Home and away, we have to give ourselves the best chance as one entity to achieve our goal of securing Championship football next season. I sincerely apologise for the mistakes I’ve made in disrupting that unity and I hope we can put all our focus as a collective now on doing what we need to do.”

“Please accept my apology and thank you as always."

You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

For me, this doesn't matter that much.

The damage has been done.

He shouldn't have said what he said, should have been more professional.

Really hope them 1000 fans cheer us on to 3 points tonight .
Everyone is feeling the pressure and it's hard to be positive. People naturally want to blame something or someone .The club has its self to blame but for the sake of cardiff city soon as that whistle blows we should be behind the team 100% .cardiff fans can be the best let's be the best and try and stay in the division

He shouldn't have said what he said but at least he has apologised, now he needs to show a bit of back bone and win lose or draw have the decency to face the supporters at full time and not scurry off down the tunnel

Too little too late sorry pal, you f*cked up and know you did!!

Let’s get behind the team for the last 4 matches, him not so much, still think the Riza out chants are very much needed home and away

For me, this doesn't matter that much.

The damage has been done.

He shouldn't have said what he said, should have been more professional.

I agree; and whilst I understand the frustration from both sides, he has failed to deliver and the stress is showing. That doesn’t bode well ahead of tonight’s game

As ever, I live in hope we may pull clear yet

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Why’s he still here ffs , poor results taking us into the bottom 3 , no managerial experience and then insults the fans. The guy is untouchable. Fking fed up of the way this clubs being run no decency from the owners to engage with fans . I don’t care what league we are in but will find it hard to renew if Riza is still here next season.

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Second from bottom now ,let’s all be nice and call him an amazing lovely man , well done Riza thanks for taking us 2nd from bottom we love you.

He shouldn't have said what he said but at least he has apologised, now he needs to show a bit of back bone and win lose or draw have the decency to face the supporters at full time and not scurry off down the tunnel

Agree with this

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Second from bottom now ,let’s all be nice and call him an amazing lovely man , well done Riza thanks for taking us 2nd from bottom we love you.

This is about his comments towards us fans not about his performance as manager, there's more than enough posts about that.

He shouldn't have said what he said but at least he has apologised, now he needs to show a bit of back bone and win lose or draw have the decency to face the supporters at full time and not scurry off down the tunnel

Agree with this

I agree also. Good post.

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Second from bottom now ,let’s all be nice and call him an amazing lovely man , well done Riza thanks for taking us 2nd from bottom we love you.

This is about his comments towards us fans not about his performance as manager, there's more than enough posts about that.

Exactly.
Virtually nobody wants him here but nobody’s saying they love him or are thanking him.

I’m all for criticism and calling for him to leave after a match but personal abuse I can’t agree with.

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Second from bottom now ,let’s all be nice and call him an amazing lovely man , well done Riza thanks for taking us 2nd from bottom we love you.

This is about his comments towards us fans not about his performance as manager, there's more than enough posts about that.

It’s all linked tho , the frustration and anger from the fans is because of his baffling decisions with the team. He’s brought it on himself by somehow getting into this position. Admit when your out of your depth and get more respect for that.

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Second from bottom now ,let’s all be nice and call him an amazing lovely man , well done Riza thanks for taking us 2nd from bottom we love you.

This is about his comments towards us fans not about his performance as manager, there's more than enough posts about that.

It’s all linked tho , the frustration and anger from the fans is because of his baffling decisions with the team. He’s brought it on himself by somehow getting into this position. Admit when your out of your depth and get more respect for that.

Of course and I can see and feel that myself.
Frustration especially.

But I stand by what I say.

With this group of players you don't need to give them an excuse to show no bollocks and mope, hopefully the amazing travelling fans just ignore Riza for now and get behind the team.

Of course he shouldn’t have said it but the personal abuse and name calling from some is pathetic.

Second from bottom now ,let’s all be nice and call him an amazing lovely man , well done Riza thanks for taking us 2nd from bottom we love you.

This is about his comments towards us fans not about his performance as manager, there's more than enough posts about that.

Exactly.
Virtually nobody wants him here but nobody’s saying they love him or are thanking him.

I’m all for criticism and calling for him to leave after a match but personal abuse I can’t agree with.

I respect that , I’m finding it hard not to hate him tho . We all know how hard it is to get to the championship the board have done nothing to try and avoid it , I hope tonight I’m made to look a right cock and we got a win , but let’s see.

Changes like the wind ,same with the team, whatever suits.

Think I would have paid for those fans turning up this evening.

No easy trip, and costs a fair bit.

Fans should rightly criticise and offer thier frustrations ,however there is a line one should not cross ,been a tough year for Omer lising his dad and now facing relegation with his first major managerial appointment.

Championship is unforgiven and not for inexperienced managers...

Think I would have paid for those fans turning up this evening.

No easy trip, and costs a fair bit.

Fans should rightly criticise and offer thier frustrations ,however there is a line one should not cross ,been a tough year for Omer lising his dad and now facing relegation with his first major managerial appointment.

Championship is unforgiven and not for inexperienced managers...

Get fucked.
Along with your cronies, and Tan’s cronies, you’re a f*cking cancer to this club.

Damage was already done. Typical PR stunt.