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| Russell Slade is finally confirmed as Cardiff City’s new manager | Russell Slade is finally confirmed as Cardiff City’s new manager |
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| Vincent Tan has asked Cardiff City supporters to back Russell Slade after he was finally confirmed as the club’s new manager on Monday night. Slade, who left League One Leyton Orient last month, has been touted for the role since the exit of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on 18 September and takes over with his new club in 15th position after their relegation from the Premier League and with only one win in nine league games. | |
| “I’m delighted to appoint Russell Slade as the manager of Cardiff City. I have personally offered Russell this opportunity after giving much thought to the needs of the club at this point in time and firmly believe that he is the right person for the job,” read a statement from Tan, the club’s Malaysian owner. | “I’m delighted to appoint Russell Slade as the manager of Cardiff City. I have personally offered Russell this opportunity after giving much thought to the needs of the club at this point in time and firmly believe that he is the right person for the job,” read a statement from Tan, the club’s Malaysian owner. |
| “I have spoken to many knowledgable people in the game about Russell, and the feedback has been extremely positive. He is clearly well liked and respected, particularly by his former chairman, Mr Barry Hearn, who could not speak more highly of him, both as a person and as a manager.” | “I have spoken to many knowledgable people in the game about Russell, and the feedback has been extremely positive. He is clearly well liked and respected, particularly by his former chairman, Mr Barry Hearn, who could not speak more highly of him, both as a person and as a manager.” |
| “The stability, integrity and experience that he brings is something I feel is essential for Cardiff City. He is capable of turning a group of players into an organised, tight-knit team, with great team spirit, who will work hard for each other while playing an attractive style of football. I want to give this honest, committed and hardworking man the opportunity to manage our talented players and I am convinced, with God’s blessing, Russell can succeed now that he has been given his first opportunity to manage at a higher level. | “The stability, integrity and experience that he brings is something I feel is essential for Cardiff City. He is capable of turning a group of players into an organised, tight-knit team, with great team spirit, who will work hard for each other while playing an attractive style of football. I want to give this honest, committed and hardworking man the opportunity to manage our talented players and I am convinced, with God’s blessing, Russell can succeed now that he has been given his first opportunity to manage at a higher level. |
| “I ask that our supporters offer him a chance to prove his long-term value to our club, giving him and his players their full support as we try to earn our place in the Premier League under his guidance. Look at Russell’s track record. He certainly deserves to be given a chance. After all, Cardiff gave a chance to a mediocre manager from Watford and he took the club to the Premier League. I did however give him a lot of money to spend for that – in fact, too much money. | “I ask that our supporters offer him a chance to prove his long-term value to our club, giving him and his players their full support as we try to earn our place in the Premier League under his guidance. Look at Russell’s track record. He certainly deserves to be given a chance. After all, Cardiff gave a chance to a mediocre manager from Watford and he took the club to the Premier League. I did however give him a lot of money to spend for that – in fact, too much money. |
| “This is an important appointment for me because Russell has the right values for the Club and our supporters. I hope he will be able to bring the best out of our squad, and also help to unite everyone associated with the club. So, let’s all give Russell a chance.” | “This is an important appointment for me because Russell has the right values for the Club and our supporters. I hope he will be able to bring the best out of our squad, and also help to unite everyone associated with the club. So, let’s all give Russell a chance.” |
| Slade added: “I’m grateful to Vincent for giving me this opportunity as Cardiff City is a fantastic football club. We have a large squad and it’s more than putting out the best 11 players on paper. | Slade added: “I’m grateful to Vincent for giving me this opportunity as Cardiff City is a fantastic football club. We have a large squad and it’s more than putting out the best 11 players on paper. |
| “We need the best group of players out there with the right balance and chemistry. It’s now about building a relationship with the players and installing a strong ethos and work ethic. That’s what I want us to take on to the pitch every week.” | “We need the best group of players out there with the right balance and chemistry. It’s now about building a relationship with the players and installing a strong ethos and work ethic. That’s what I want us to take on to the pitch every week.” |