Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:35 am
By Terry Phillips
MALKY Mackay has declared Cardiff City Stadium will be ‘rocking’ for the much-anticipated Boxing Day clash with Crystal Palace.
The Bluebirds soared four points clear of their big promotion rivals by beating Leicester 1-0 on Saturday, while Ian Holloway’s Palace drew at home to Huddersfield.
Another victory on Wednesday would see Mackay’s men extend that lead over Palace to seven points... and Mackay reckons the special Cardiff factor will help his side.
“Our supporters will turn out in force again and the atmosphere is going to be fantastic,” said the Bluebirds manager.
“The whole stadium will be rocking.”
More than 26,000 watched City play Peterborough in their last home clash and a sell-out is expected on Boxing Day
“Palace have quality players in a squad who have been together for a fair time,” said Mackay. “They are capable of causing problems, but we have plenty of quality as well.
“Our match at Leicester was a fantastic advert for Championship football. We produced quality on the ball, while the speed and tempo of the match was incredible.”
The Bluebirds will be missing Matt Connolly for the big game, the defender suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the season against the Foxes.
His absence opens the way for Kevin McNaughton to return at right-back, although Aron Gunnarsson is another option.
Palace will be without Damien Delaney after he was sent off in their 1-1 draw against Huddersfield.
Mackay will utilise his squad over the next three matches in a seven-day spell.
Palace at home on Boxing Day will be followed by Millwall at home next Saturday and then Birmingham away on New Year’s Day.
MALKY Mackay has declared Cardiff City Stadium will be ‘rocking’ for the much-anticipated Boxing Day clash with Crystal Palace.
The Bluebirds soared four points clear of their big promotion rivals by beating Leicester 1-0 on Saturday, while Ian Holloway’s Palace drew at home to Huddersfield.
Another victory on Wednesday would see Mackay’s men extend that lead over Palace to seven points... and Mackay reckons the special Cardiff factor will help his side.
“Our supporters will turn out in force again and the atmosphere is going to be fantastic,” said the Bluebirds manager.
“The whole stadium will be rocking.”
More than 26,000 watched City play Peterborough in their last home clash and a sell-out is expected on Boxing Day
“Palace have quality players in a squad who have been together for a fair time,” said Mackay. “They are capable of causing problems, but we have plenty of quality as well.
“Our match at Leicester was a fantastic advert for Championship football. We produced quality on the ball, while the speed and tempo of the match was incredible.”
The Bluebirds will be missing Matt Connolly for the big game, the defender suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the season against the Foxes.
His absence opens the way for Kevin McNaughton to return at right-back, although Aron Gunnarsson is another option.
Palace will be without Damien Delaney after he was sent off in their 1-1 draw against Huddersfield.
Mackay will utilise his squad over the next three matches in a seven-day spell.
Palace at home on Boxing Day will be followed by Millwall at home next Saturday and then Birmingham away on New Year’s Day.
Re: Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:47 am
Even though our home atmo is poor I do like the way he has respect for the fans and wants us involved.
You never hear managers at other clubs go on about the fans in after game interviews but he does that quite a lot.
You never hear managers at other clubs go on about the fans in after game interviews but he does that quite a lot.
Re: Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:55 am
Bloody you're a mod now! how did that happen? 
Re: Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:28 am
The CCS does not rock. Looking forward to this game though 
Re: Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:40 pm
Bridgend_bluebird wrote:Bloody you're a mod now! how did that happen?
Re: Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 4:06 pm
Nuclearblue wrote:The CCS does not rock. Looking forward to this game though
well nuckes lets get it rocking boxing day mate, lets sing our hearts out for the team.they dont let us down,we outsung leicester saturday,the best away support all season,i was talking to fatty, their drummer, after the game,top bloke has a soft spot for cardiff too,and he was well impressed with our support, so im asking all my fellow bluebirds lets raise the roof against palace and give malky and the boys a day to remember. Can we do it, YES WE CAN
Re: Malky Mackay backs fans to be difference against Palace
Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:58 pm
jarrod wrote:Nuclearblue wrote:The CCS does not rock. Looking forward to this game though
well nuckes lets get it rocking boxing day mate, lets sing our hearts out for the team.they dont let us down,we outsung leicester saturday,the best away support all season,i was talking to fatty, their drummer, after the game,top bloke has a soft spot for cardiff too,and he was well impressed with our support, so im asking all my fellow bluebirds lets raise the roof against palace and give malky and the boys a day to remember. Can we do it, YES WE CAN