Yesterday's team

Yesterday's team included 3 Slade signings starting with 3 on the bench. Only McAleny was not accounted for....injured maybe?

A shocking first half, but a better performance in the second by all accounts.

Only one Slade player on the pitch at the beginning of the second half and none by the end of 90 minutes. Of the three substitutes used, none were Slade signings.

This further confirms to me that the problem since he took over has not been the squad he inherited, but the inability to use the players we had effectively. How much of Trollope was in yesterday's tactics, I wonder?

It strikes me as a man who has just bought what was available and who he knew rather than looking for any greater strategy. His reign reminds me of the last days of Lennie Lawrence and if he starts spouting out "judge me after ten games" then we all know what's coming...

Also is worth mentioning that Peltier is injured, he looks to be a quality signing. Malone was clearly not fully fit either. I would expect both to be back in the squad when they are ready. Also, let's give Revell credit where it is due. What an amazing goal! He could have easily put it wide.

On a related 'general cardiff future prospects' note. For me it's hard to disagree with Terry Phillips, that perhaps things are slowly coming together. Slade has had a lot of the animosity toward's Tan transferred on to him, he's had to shave £12 million off the wage bill and get the team playing again.

For me, things are heading in the right direction - I'm of the view that if Slade is given proper backing over the summer, we could be challenging play offs at least next season.


Slades barmy army!

Barman! I'll have the same as Rhys is drinking.

Cyncoedslumdog wrote:Barman! I'll have the same as Rhys is drinking.

I wouldn't. I think it's meths. (see match day thread)

It's really sad TDA to see how previously respectable young men such as Rhys turn into befuddled wrecks under the influence of strong alcohol.
When they start asking for Slade to be given more time, it's obvious they're approaching complete mental breakdown.

Cyncoedslumdog wrote:It's really sad TDA to see how previously respectable young men such as Rhys turn into befuddled wrecks under the influence of strong alcohol.
When they start asking for Slade to be given more time, it's obvious they're approaching complete mental breakdown.

Yes, obviously lost all direction and purpose...............a bit like Cardiff City