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Last edited by IanD; 11-11-19 at 17:07. Reason: Autocorrect put Kinky!
It’s the end of the world
Cardiff City Football Club can confirm that manager Neil Warnock has left his position by mutual agreement and with immediate effect.
Having joined the club in October 2016, Neil oversaw 144 matches and famously led us to promotion at the end of a fantastic 2017/18 season.
The Board will now begin the process of replacing Neil. An announcement to this effect will be made in due course.
Cardiff City FC Chairman, Mehmet Dalman said: “On behalf of Cardiff City Football Club, I thank Neil for his invaluable contribution to the future of this great Club.
“He not only gained promotion in his first season but played a pivotal role in uniting the fans and the club. I am personally upset by his departure and wish him the very best for the future.”
Executive Director & CEO, Ken Choo, added: “I’d like to thank Neil for his efforts over these past three years and indeed the immeasurable work he’s done to help us move forward. I’m sure Cardiff City fans will join me in sharing these sentiments, wishing him the very best for the future."
Neil Warnock added: “Today I am leaving my beloved Bluebirds after over three years of which have been some of the best days in my long football career. I would like to thank Vincent Tan and Ken Choo for their support; Victoria my secretary who has had to look after me over the years; Kevin Blackwell and Ronnie Jepson, my ever-faithful sidekicks and friends; and all the backroom staff on both the coaching and the medical sides who have worked tirelessly to help us achieve the success we have had. A special mention also to all of my players, past and present, who have given me everything. Thank you, you’re a great bunch.
“I would especially like to thank Mehmet Dalman whom I have said many times has been one of the best Chairman I have had the privilege to work for. His support has been immense, especially in 2019 which for many reasons both on and off the field has been the most challenging period both emotionally and physically that I have ever encountered.
“It is a shared belief that this is the right time for a new voice as we believe this squad of players is more than capable of getting success. Finally, I would like to thank all you supporters for getting behind me and the team. I hope you have all enjoyed the journey. I am proud to leave the club as a united one and long may you all achieve the success that you deserve. Be lucky.”
https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...ement-11112019
Wow by mutual consent, didn't see that coming.
I think now was probably the time to replace him but still feels a bit disappointing to see him leave on such a low after the promotion season.
He's been sacked. Mutual consent makes it sound nice.Originally Posted by Croesy Blue
I genuinely don't think he's been sacked to be honest, usually I'd agree with you about "mutual consent" but I can't imagine Tan sacking him unless we were looking at relegation
"It’s definitely premature for me, but obviously it’s a results business. The owner has put in a lot of money, so he doesn’t want to look at the table and see we’re 14th in the league so that’s why he’s made that decision." (Sol Bamba)
Do you think Sol Bamba knows how and why the decision was made - or is he just guessing like the rest of us? He isn't reflecting the Dalman or Warnock presentation - so unless he has become a confidant of Vincent Tan (maybe he has), he's just serving up a tired cliche for Radio 5.
I doubt that. I think it will have been Warnock's decision.
I don't. I can't see Warnock wanting to finish his career here and possibly in football altogether with a miserable 1-0 defeat, after which he and his players were booed off the field. The way things were going I could have seen him going by what was genuinely mutual consent in mid to late-December, but now? I think he's been pushed.
"It is a shared belief that this is the right time for a new voice as we believe this squad of players is more than capable of getting success." - Neil Warnock.
Of course he's been pushed.
WOW! I'm genuinely shocked.
6 months too late but thanks for the memories.
Exactly. It's a shame it had to end like this.
just had the txt.
What next..
A real shame to end this way.
Cheers for everything Neil.
Had a feeling that the Swansea and BC games would pivotal and to lose them both has just tipped the balance.
It's true that things have not gone well regarding the NW signings, the way we've been playing and the seeming bad attitude of a few individuals but I genuinely believed that Neil would sorted this out.
I just hope that the top boys have a plan because if the decision was driven Warnock, we could end up with a stop gap manager à la Slade just to save us from the drop which will not be easy.
Genuinely saddened by this news.
My thoughts exactly .
Loved the ride Neil , brought our pride back , brought the fans back to the club , some great wins , nearly stayed up against the odds ,dealt with moral over Sala , was so passionate about us ,let teh referees know lol .
So glad he came, loved that promotion year .
Lover or hate him the man is now a cemented city legend ,lets fund a statue
don't be ridiculous
Okay , a small flower bed like the one we used to have by the castle with a big N.W. portrayed in daffodils
My favourite City manager ever, since 1961, so in some ways very sad.
But I feel the time had come.
Bristol City fans are going to love that they were the ones who finished the job.
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