Cardiff City Poised To Bid For Jamie Mackie!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:07 am
CARDIFF CITY boss Malky Mackay could be ready to make a swoop for Queens Park Rangers front man Jamie Mackie, WaleSOnline can reveal.
Mackie is one of several QPR players who may be on their way out of Loftus Road after Mark Hughes took over from Neil Warnock as manager.
Former Bluebirds ace Jay Bothroyd, who won England honours while shining for the club last season, is another whose future seems unclear.
While Bothroyd would bring extra quality to a Bluebirds squad pushing for a Carling Cup/promotion double in 2012, he is unlikely to fit manager Mackay’s profile of the sort of man he wants to bolster his promotion-chasing team.
We’re told Mackie, on the other hand, is the sort of player Mackay is interested in because he believes he can offer the flair out wide that would take the creative pressure off Peter Whittingham.
Mackie, 26, who can play up top or on the wing, was QPR’s top scorer in their promotion season last year before breaking his leg against Blackburn in the FA Cup.
His ability to shine on the flank is interesting Mackay, who has put recruiting that sort of figure as his number one priority in this January transfer window.
Mackay has already had a £400,000 offer for Brighton’s Craig Noone rejected and could yet go back with an improved bid.
But the sudden availability of £1.5m-rated Mackie has put Mackay and a number of other Championship managers on alert.
Cardiff and QPR each have Malaysian chairmen – Dato Chan Tien Ghee and Tony Fernandes – and the Bluebirds believe that could help them as the chase for Mackie hots up.
Mackie has made 12 Premier League appearances for QPR this season, scoring two goals including the equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Swansea.
But Mackie is not thought to figure in the plans of former Wales manager Hughes, who is planning big changes in his bid to keep QPR in the Premier League.
Hughes is set to release at least five players over the next two weeks to make way for new signings before the transfer window closes.
Mackie has shown great desire and commitment since returning from injury and the Bluebirds will certainly have had reports on his form and fitness this season.
Mackay is currently in Malaysia, discussing the way forward for the Bluebirds, including who can be purchased this month to bolster the squad.
The City boss revealed he has invited Malaysia under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee over to Wales for a brief period, where he will be part of Mackay’s backroom team.
“It will give him a chance to watch us coach and vice versa,” said Mackay.
The City boss returns to Britain tomorrow to prepare his side for Saturday’s home clash with Portsmouth.
*The kick-off for Cardiff’'s Championship home match against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday, March 10 has been put back to 5.20pm, for Sky TV.
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Mackie is one of several QPR players who may be on their way out of Loftus Road after Mark Hughes took over from Neil Warnock as manager.
Former Bluebirds ace Jay Bothroyd, who won England honours while shining for the club last season, is another whose future seems unclear.
While Bothroyd would bring extra quality to a Bluebirds squad pushing for a Carling Cup/promotion double in 2012, he is unlikely to fit manager Mackay’s profile of the sort of man he wants to bolster his promotion-chasing team.
We’re told Mackie, on the other hand, is the sort of player Mackay is interested in because he believes he can offer the flair out wide that would take the creative pressure off Peter Whittingham.
Mackie, 26, who can play up top or on the wing, was QPR’s top scorer in their promotion season last year before breaking his leg against Blackburn in the FA Cup.
His ability to shine on the flank is interesting Mackay, who has put recruiting that sort of figure as his number one priority in this January transfer window.
Mackay has already had a £400,000 offer for Brighton’s Craig Noone rejected and could yet go back with an improved bid.
But the sudden availability of £1.5m-rated Mackie has put Mackay and a number of other Championship managers on alert.
Cardiff and QPR each have Malaysian chairmen – Dato Chan Tien Ghee and Tony Fernandes – and the Bluebirds believe that could help them as the chase for Mackie hots up.
Mackie has made 12 Premier League appearances for QPR this season, scoring two goals including the equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Swansea.
But Mackie is not thought to figure in the plans of former Wales manager Hughes, who is planning big changes in his bid to keep QPR in the Premier League.
Hughes is set to release at least five players over the next two weeks to make way for new signings before the transfer window closes.
Mackie has shown great desire and commitment since returning from injury and the Bluebirds will certainly have had reports on his form and fitness this season.
Mackay is currently in Malaysia, discussing the way forward for the Bluebirds, including who can be purchased this month to bolster the squad.
The City boss revealed he has invited Malaysia under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee over to Wales for a brief period, where he will be part of Mackay’s backroom team.
“It will give him a chance to watch us coach and vice versa,” said Mackay.
The City boss returns to Britain tomorrow to prepare his side for Saturday’s home clash with Portsmouth.
*The kick-off for Cardiff’'s Championship home match against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday, March 10 has been put back to 5.20pm, for Sky TV.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballna ... -30143814/
Re: Cardiff City Poised To Bid For Jamie Mackie!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:24 am
The guy is absolute class. If we sign him I genuinely feel it will be one of the greatest signings the club has ever made.
Lots of ability and works extremely hard! I really really really hope this one comes true!
Lots of ability and works extremely hard! I really really really hope this one comes true!
Re: Cardiff City Poised To Bid For Jamie Mackie!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:51 am
Hughes has been in charge for 2 games and Mackie has played 2 games and 90mins in both. He must like him a bit, even if he brings in players you would think he would keep him as a squad player.
Re: Cardiff City Poised To Bid For Jamie Mackie!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:02 am
they turned down a 2million bid from fulham and we are fighting over 400k for noone jesus what chance we got 
Re: Cardiff City Poised To Bid For Jamie Mackie!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:49 am
Re: Cardiff City Poised To Bid For Jamie Mackie!
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:28 am
I'm just concerned about us spending so much on a player that has only had one good season. He was gash before QPR and he played well in a QPR side that had the best midfield in the Championship and dominated the division. Anything more than £400k and I wouldn't bother. He's just a shit Kenny Miller.