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| Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves his post as Cardiff City manager | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves his post as Cardiff City manager |
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| Cardiff City are giving serious consideration to more than half a dozen candidates in their pursuit of a replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after the Norwegian stood down from his position citing a “difference in philosophy on how to manage the club”. Solskjaer was referring to Vincent Tan, the club’s owner, who said that results under the former Manchester United striker “do not justify [his] continued role as manager at Cardiff”. | Cardiff City are giving serious consideration to more than half a dozen candidates in their pursuit of a replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after the Norwegian stood down from his position citing a “difference in philosophy on how to manage the club”. Solskjaer was referring to Vincent Tan, the club’s owner, who said that results under the former Manchester United striker “do not justify [his] continued role as manager at Cardiff”. |
| In a rather odd chain of events, Dundee released a statement before Solskjaer’s departure, saying that Paul Hartley, who was the early frontrunner for the Cardiff job, would not be leaving the Scottish Premiership side. A young, ambitious, upcoming British manager, Hartley fits the profile that Cardiff have drawn up in the wake of Solskjaer’s exit. Stories have emerged of Hartley being unimpressed with the salary on offer and of Dundee demanding too much in compensation. Either way, Hartley remains at Dundee. | In a rather odd chain of events, Dundee released a statement before Solskjaer’s departure, saying that Paul Hartley, who was the early frontrunner for the Cardiff job, would not be leaving the Scottish Premiership side. A young, ambitious, upcoming British manager, Hartley fits the profile that Cardiff have drawn up in the wake of Solskjaer’s exit. Stories have emerged of Hartley being unimpressed with the salary on offer and of Dundee demanding too much in compensation. Either way, Hartley remains at Dundee. |
| With no other standout name on the list at the moment, Danny Gabbidon, who returned to Cardiff as player-coach this month, and Scott Young, an academy coach who spent his entire playing career at the club, have been placed in temporary charge for Saturday’s game at Derby. | With no other standout name on the list at the moment, Danny Gabbidon, who returned to Cardiff as player-coach this month, and Scott Young, an academy coach who spent his entire playing career at the club, have been placed in temporary charge for Saturday’s game at Derby. |
| The likelihood is that they will also take the team for the Capital One Cup tie at home against Bournemouth on Tuesday night and, although it is not in the current plan, senior sources at Cardiff have not ruled out the possibility of Gabbidon picking up the sort of results that would make him an outside contender. | The likelihood is that they will also take the team for the Capital One Cup tie at home against Bournemouth on Tuesday night and, although it is not in the current plan, senior sources at Cardiff have not ruled out the possibility of Gabbidon picking up the sort of results that would make him an outside contender. |
| Craig Bellamy, who retired from playing at the end of last season, has ruled himself out of the running. The former Cardiff player confirmed that he had been given the opportunity to manage the club in December, after Malky Mackay was dismissed, but said that he had never showed any interest at the time. Bellamy claimed that his stance would be the same now. | Craig Bellamy, who retired from playing at the end of last season, has ruled himself out of the running. The former Cardiff player confirmed that he had been given the opportunity to manage the club in December, after Malky Mackay was dismissed, but said that he had never showed any interest at the time. Bellamy claimed that his stance would be the same now. |
| Hhe said: “I’m not right for the club at this present moment. They need to go a different direction and the club’s not right for me at this present moment. I wouldn’t be a good enough manager – it deserves better than me at the present moment. | Hhe said: “I’m not right for the club at this present moment. They need to go a different direction and the club’s not right for me at this present moment. I wouldn’t be a good enough manager – it deserves better than me at the present moment. |
| “I’m doing my pro-licence – I need a bit of time. There are so many little aspects of the game I’m umm-ing and ahh-ing about that I want to try and nail down before I make this step. Unfortunately in football your first step can sometimes be your last as well.” Bellamy then offered his tip for the job: “The obvious choice would be Tony Pulis.” | “I’m doing my pro-licence – I need a bit of time. There are so many little aspects of the game I’m umm-ing and ahh-ing about that I want to try and nail down before I make this step. Unfortunately in football your first step can sometimes be your last as well.” Bellamy then offered his tip for the job: “The obvious choice would be Tony Pulis.” |
| Pulis, however, is believed to be holding out for a Premier League job, his stock having never been higher following his success with Crystal Palace last season. Neil Lennon would be a more realistic option and it is understood that the former Celtic manager, who is out of work, would be interested in the position. | Pulis, however, is believed to be holding out for a Premier League job, his stock having never been higher following his success with Crystal Palace last season. Neil Lennon would be a more realistic option and it is understood that the former Celtic manager, who is out of work, would be interested in the position. |
| Other names being weighed up include Steve Clarke, Alan Curbishley and Chris Hughton. A move for Karl Robinson, the MK Dons manager, is unlikely. However, although the idea of Dave Jones returning as manager is seen as far-fetched, it would not be a surprise if he came back in a director of football role at some point. | Other names being weighed up include Steve Clarke, Alan Curbishley and Chris Hughton. A move for Karl Robinson, the MK Dons manager, is unlikely. However, although the idea of Dave Jones returning as manager is seen as far-fetched, it would not be a surprise if he came back in a director of football role at some point. |
| Cardiff’s situation is complicated by the fact that Fulham are also on the lookout for a new manager following their decision to sack Felix Magath and, inevitably, some names will appear on the shortlist at both clubs. There is also the issue of working under Tan. | Cardiff’s situation is complicated by the fact that Fulham are also on the lookout for a new manager following their decision to sack Felix Magath and, inevitably, some names will appear on the shortlist at both clubs. There is also the issue of working under Tan. |
| Quite what Solskjaer meant when he talked about the “difference in philosophy on how to manage the club” is unclear but it is also something that Mehmet Dalman, the Cardiff chairman, alluded to in his statement. Dalman worked hard to bring Solskjaer to the club and formed a close working relationship with him, prompting both men to talk about “gaining a friend”. | Quite what Solskjaer meant when he talked about the “difference in philosophy on how to manage the club” is unclear but it is also something that Mehmet Dalman, the Cardiff chairman, alluded to in his statement. Dalman worked hard to bring Solskjaer to the club and formed a close working relationship with him, prompting both men to talk about “gaining a friend”. |
| The bottom line, though, is that Tan was not going to tolerate the sight of Cardiff languishing in 17th place in the Championship in a season when he fully expects the club to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. | The bottom line, though, is that Tan was not going to tolerate the sight of Cardiff languishing in 17th place in the Championship in a season when he fully expects the club to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. |
| Solskjaer’s record – five wins in 25 league games in less than nine months in charge – was disastrous and there was a feeling that the manager, as well as the owner, had started to doubt he was capable of turning things around. | Solskjaer’s record – five wins in 25 league games in less than nine months in charge – was disastrous and there was a feeling that the manager, as well as the owner, had started to doubt he was capable of turning things around. |
| “Ole was hired by Cardiff City on our understanding and belief that he would help us fight relegation from the Premier League,” Tan said. | |
| “Unfortunately that did not happen. After the club was relegated many people advised me to let him go, but I decided to keep Ole on for the Championship season. Regrettably our recent results do not justify Ole’s continued role as manager at Cardiff.” | |
| Craig Bellamy was speaking on The Clare Balding Show, which airs on Friday 19 September at 10pm on BT Sport 2 |