Loving Mackay's philosophy! (POSITIVE POST!!!)

I know a lot of us have been frustrated by at times a lack of transfer activity but credit to Malky Mackay and his backroom staff for building a young and exciting squad. In comparison to a lot of other Championship clubs such as Leeds (signing David Norris, Paddy Kenny, Adam Drury, Andy Gray, etc) and Blackburn (signing Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes) we seem to be bucking the trend a little and developing a squad that not only has the potential to challenge this season but if kept together will only get better season after season. Although I would love to get promoted this season, I also find it satisfying to know that if we fail this time around then next year we will be even stornger (equally pleasing that the Malyasian seem to very reluctant to sell as well)

Cardiff City players under 25.
Darcy Blake 23
Kim Bo-Kyung 22
Rudy Gestede 23
Aron Gunnarsson 23
Kadeem Harris 19
Filip Kiss 21
Joe Lewis 24
Joe Mason 21
Jordon Mutch 20
Joe Ralls 18
Ben Turner 24
Etien Velikonja 23

Very exciting times ahead IMO, I doubt there are many, if any, other Championship teams who can compare to that list of young talent. Just a matter of time before the mighty BLUEBIRDS are competing in the PL!!!

I know a lot of us have been frustrated by at times a lack of transfer activity but credit to Malky Mackay and his backroom staff for building a young and exciting squad. In comparison to a lot of other Championship clubs such as Leeds (signing David Norris, Paddy Kenny, Adam Drury, Andy Gray, etc) and Blackburn (signing Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes) we seem to be bucking the trend a little and developing a squad that not only has the potential to challenge this season but if kept together will only get better season after season. Although I would love to get promoted this season, I also find it satisfying to know that if we fail this time around then next year we will be even stornger (equally pleasing that the Malyasian seem to very reluctant to sell as well)

Cardiff City players under 25.
Darcy Blake 23
Kim Bo-Kyung 22
Rudy Gestede 23
Aron Gunnarsson 23
Kadeem Harris 19
Filip Kiss 21
Joe Lewis 24
Joe Mason 21
Jordon Mutch 20
Joe Ralls 18
Ben Turner 24
Etien Velikonja 23

Very exciting times ahead IMO, I doubt there are many, if any, other Championship teams who can compare to that list of young talent. Just a matter of time before the mighty BLUEBIRDS are competing in the PL!!!

Good positive post.

Agree and although i might be in a minority who thought Dave Jones did a good job overall, but one of his faults was signing more mature players from Clubs he had previously managed many who were past their sell by date

Whereas Malky seems to be looking at young potential talent eg Mason & Harris who can be developed and improved

Spot on.

I know a lot of us have been frustrated by at times a lack of transfer activity but credit to Malky Mackay and his backroom staff for building a young and exciting squad. In comparison to a lot of other Championship clubs such as Leeds (signing David Norris, Paddy Kenny, Adam Drury, Andy Gray, etc) and Blackburn (signing Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes) we seem to be bucking the trend a little and developing a squad that not only has the potential to challenge this season but if kept together will only get better season after season. Although I would love to get promoted this season, I also find it satisfying to know that if we fail this time around then next year we will be even stornger (equally pleasing that the Malyasian seem to very reluctant to sell as well)

Cardiff City players under 25.
Darcy Blake 23
Kim Bo-Kyung 22
Rudy Gestede 23
Aron Gunnarsson 23
Kadeem Harris 19
Filip Kiss 21
Joe Lewis 24
Joe Mason 21
Jordon Mutch 20
Joe Ralls 18
Ben Turner 24
Etien Velikonja 23

Very exciting times ahead IMO, I doubt there are many, if any, other Championship teams who can compare to that list of young talent. Just a matter of time before the mighty BLUEBIRDS are competing in the PL!!!

Good post. Hungry, young players who are only going to get better

Great but didnt create the same excitement as these signings


Bellamy

Fowler

Hasselbank

Earnshaw 2

Chopra 2

Koumas 2

Great but didnt create the same excitement as these signings


Bellamy

Fowler

Hasselbank

Earnshaw 2

Chopra 2

Koumas 2

And with all due respect to all these what did we get in return? Not a huge ammount, they may have got a few goals between them but they we're all on big salaries and left for nothing/practically nothing. They certainly didn't warrant their outlay.

Great but didnt create the same excitement as these signings


Bellamy

Fowler

Hasselbank

Earnshaw 2

Chopra 2

Koumas 2

Surely nobody got excited when Koumas came back?

and Earnie? well, there were plenty said hed be a flop, and he was

You could also add Nathaniel Jarvis on that list. Malky said he has hopes for him this season.

Love a bit of positive and this post has now made me about 20 times more excited for the coming season!!!

I know a lot of us have been frustrated by at times a lack of transfer activity but credit to Malky Mackay and his backroom staff for building a young and exciting squad. In comparison to a lot of other Championship clubs such as Leeds (signing David Norris, Paddy Kenny, Adam Drury, Andy Gray, etc) and Blackburn (signing Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes) we seem to be bucking the trend a little and developing a squad that not only has the potential to challenge this season but if kept together will only get better season after season. Although I would love to get promoted this season, I also find it satisfying to know that if we fail this time around then next year we will be even stornger (equally pleasing that the Malyasian seem to very reluctant to sell as well)

Cardiff City players under 25.
Darcy Blake 23
Kim Bo-Kyung 22
Rudy Gestede 23
Aron Gunnarsson 23
Kadeem Harris 19
Filip Kiss 21
Joe Lewis 24
Joe Mason 21
Jordon Mutch 20
Joe Ralls 18
Ben Turner 24
Etien Velikonja 23

Very exciting times ahead IMO, I doubt there are many, if any, other Championship teams who can compare to that list of young talent. Just a matter of time before the mighty BLUEBIRDS are competing in the PL!!!

What a great little post. Well done

Darcy's been with us so long that it always surprises me that he's 23

Darcy's been with us so long that it always surprises me that he's 23

I hope Darcy gets a proper chance this year!

Great post!

Never underestemate the power of youth.

Darcy's been with us so long that it always surprises me that he's 23

I hope Darcy gets a proper chance this year!

Great post!

He deserves a chance your right. Every time he's come on or given a few games like 2 seasons ago along side gerrard he's played very well.
Maybe it's time to try him out in a different position?

YOU DON'T WIN NOTHING WITH KIDS!!!!!!!.............................................................Just ask Sir Alex

The players we have signed all seem to have pace, something we lacked last season.

Great but didnt create the same excitement as these signings


Bellamy

Fowler

Hasselbank

Earnshaw 2

Chopra 2

Koumas 2

I'm fairly sure fans were excited about Koumas' return due to the transfer embargo being lifted.

Good long term plans, just like all the others in place, wish people could see it not all about promotion this season, a good long term plan and a secure future, hopefully we will look back on these times as the turning point.

I know a lot of us have been frustrated by at times a lack of transfer activity but credit to Malky Mackay and his backroom staff for building a young and exciting squad. In comparison to a lot of other Championship clubs such as Leeds (signing David Norris, Paddy Kenny, Adam Drury, Andy Gray, etc) and Blackburn (signing Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes) we seem to be bucking the trend a little and developing a squad that not only has the potential to challenge this season but if kept together will only get better season after season. Although I would love to get promoted this season, I also find it satisfying to know that if we fail this time around then next year we will be even stornger (equally pleasing that the Malyasian seem to very reluctant to sell as well)

Cardiff City players under 25.
Darcy Blake 23
Kim Bo-Kyung 22
Rudy Gestede 23
Aron Gunnarsson 23
Kadeem Harris 19
Filip Kiss 21
Joe Lewis 24
Joe Mason 21
Jordon Mutch 20
Joe Ralls 18
Ben Turner 24
Etien Velikonja 23

Very exciting times ahead IMO, I doubt there are many, if any, other Championship teams who can compare to that list of young talent. Just a matter of time before the mighty BLUEBIRDS are competing in the PL!!!

f*cking brilliant post bring on huddersfield and the season

You could also add Nathaniel Jarvis on that list. Malky said he has hopes for him this season.

He looked fantastic at training today. Very strong for a small lad.

i forgot Turner's only 24
Jesus what potential he has

Good long term plans, just like all the others in place, wish people could see it not all about promotion this season, a good long term plan and a secure future, hopefully we will look back on these times as the turning point.

This is lost on most of the simple folk.

Good times ahead

Spot on. Excellent post. I am looking forward to the new season more than I was yesterday now. Who's coat is that jacket?