No January transfer funds

Just nicked this from AAMB.....

The future of the Bluebirds boss has been plunged into more doubt after he was publicly slammed by owner Tan in a remarkable statement

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has told Malky Mackay he will not be given 'a single penny' in the January transfer window in an explosive statement that will stun the Bluebirds boss and fans tonight.

The sensational statement, released by chief executive Simon Lim, accused Mackay of overspending by £15m during the summer - a move Lim officially revealed directly led to the removal of Mackay's close aide and former head of recruitment Iain Moody.

Mackay's future has now been plunged into grave doubt, with Lim and Tan publicly slamming the boss for 'unfairly raising supporters' expectations' after the Scot revealed he was targeting three new signings in the January transfer window.

The statement read: “Tan Sri Vincent Tan was extremely upset to read quotes from the Manager concerning the possibility of new recruits, before he had been informed whether funds would be made available. He believes that doing so unfairly raises supporter expectations, placing unnecessary pressure on the club.

“His view is that due to the funds already committed, including the originally authorised summer transfer budget of £35m that rose to £50m in total, including add-ons, the Manager has been fully supported. The overspending of £15m has upset Tan Sri greatly, resulting in the removal on Iain Moody as Head of Recruitment. As such, he has stated that not a single penny will be made available in January.

“Having been the highest spending promoted club and the seventh highest spender in the Premier League last summer, the owner believes that the Manager has been given the best possible chance of retaining our Premier League status.”


The comments mark a new low in the relationship between Tan and Mackay, which was blown apart by Moody's exit in October.

The deep tension around the club appeared to be easing in recent weeks, with chairman Mehmet Dalman understood to be attempting to build bridges between owner and manager.

Those efforts now appear to have been crushed by the latest developments, with Tan publicly showing his fury.

Mackay is likely to be equally angry with the statement issued tonight, having previously denied there was any overspend during the summer and hailing Moody's influence.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Mackay. with the Bluebirds boss previously adamant he will not resign despite the difficult circumstances of recent months.

Mackay made the comments that have sparked the latest bombshell at the club following the 1-0 win over West Brom on Saturday.

He said: “It would be great if we can bring in three quality additions to the squad. I would look to strengthen all three departments in terms of a defender, a midfielder and an attacking player,” said Mackay.

“I will talk to my chairman who will then discuss it with his board of directors and our owner and I will take my lead from them. It’s up to them then what financially they want to spend in January. I’ve got my lists of players whether they be targets or loans and for various positions.

“We’ve got to try and strengthen again. We are a first time club so to speak. Everyone barring two other clubs has got a massive head start on us in terms of quality. They might only need to bring in one or two over a season. We had to bring in a group of eight players which was going to give us the chance to survive."

Cant argue with tan on that score tbh.

Cardiff City: The football club that just keeps on giving.


...or not giving, in this case.

*** G L O V E S *** wrote:Cardiff City: The football club that just keeps on giving.


...or not giving, in this case.

we had red scarves once mun. stop complaining.

nugent wrote:

*** G L O V E S *** wrote:Cardiff City: The football club that just keeps on giving.


...or not giving, in this case.

we had red scarves once mun. stop complaining.

  

Oh dear oh dear!

Malky will be shown the door for definite now surely?

Things have got to get sorted...

Zola anyone?

If he's going to sack him I wish he would just get on with it

glasgowronnie wrote:If he's going to sack him I wish he would just get on with it

  

Tan continues to make us a laughing stock. The press has been on his back enough yet he keeps throwing fuel on the fire.

If he doesn't want to give Malky any more transfer guns then fair enough, he's quite right that he has spent plenty already. But this is the sort of thing that's said in private, maybe coupled with a slap on the wrist. You DONT publically make your manager look like a complete t**t. The press are going to love this.

He would of had plenty of chances to sack Malky already, if he didn't constantly make him a martyr. Tan only has himself to blame.

Realistically, we will not get a point from any of our next four away games - Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City - and will more than likely exit the cup at Newcastle. Does anyone think Mackay will be in charge come the end of January?

Now on BBC site

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25409755

*** G L O V E S *** wrote:Realistically, we will not get a point from any of our next four away games - Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City - and will more than likely exit the cup at Newcastle. Does anyone think Mackay will be in charge come the end of January?

I wouldn't be surprised if he was gone before Christmas

I don't think Malky can continue now.......he has been completely undermined. This is maybe the chance Tan has been waiting for to force Malky into resignation rather than go to the expense of sacking him.......

......thing is, would funds be made available to a new man........and if not, who in their right minds would take the job?

TDA wrote:I don't think Malky can continue now.......he has been completely undermined.  This is maybe the chance Tan has been waiting for to force Malky into resignation rather than go to the expense of sacking him.......

......thing is, would funds be made available to a new man........and if not, who in their right minds would take the job?

I agree. By rightly or wrongly sacking Moody, this was his first attempt at getting MM to resign. This is his second attempt. Sadly I think this time he will be successful. Probably Tan will then make funds available to the incoming manager.