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Cardiff City: Russell Slade calls for unity amid Trust concern
Cardiff City manager Russell Slade has urged the club and its supporters to "pull in the same direction".
Cardiff City Supporters Trust called on the club to reveal its blueprint for the future amid fears over player sales and falling attendances.
In response, Bluebirds chairman Mehmet Dalman said the club will "enhance engagement" with fans this summer and next season.
"You do want everybody trying to pull in the same direction," said Slade.
"That's important for any success. My priority is the football, the players and dealing with that. Any off-the-field thing has to be dealt with by the relevant parties."
Cardiff are 13th in the Championship table following Tuesday's 3-1 defeat at Ipswich.
A disappointing season has seen attendances fall sharply, prompting worries from the Supporters Trust.
The Trust has also expressed its concern about leading players such as Kenwyne Jones being loaned out recently.
Slade admitted in April that some of the highest earners at the club may be among those to leave at the end of the season.
But speaking after his side's defeat against Ipswich, Slade insists he is still determined to build a side which can compete for promotion.
"We are trying to build here," he said.
"There are two things: the sustainable level we are trying to achieve and, at the same time, we are trying to build to be competitive enough to be in the top six.
"That's our aim. Nothing has changed."
Cardiff hope to have Ben Turner available for the first time since injuring ankle ligaments in January.
The defender is back in full training and could be listed among the substitutes, with a view to starting the final two matches of the season.
Millwall will be without midfielder Ed Upson through suspension, after he was sent off during the 2-0 win over Wigan. Defensive trio Shaun Williams, Shaun Cummings and Jos Hooiveld are doubts and Carlos Edwards is still out (knee).
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
•Millwall won the earlier meeting this season 1-0 at The Den in October - their first win in nine meetings.
•Cardiff are unbeaten in the last four meetings at home, winning two. Millwall's last win there was 1-0 in the Championship in February 2005.
Cardiff
•Cardiff have won only one of their last four games. Their only win since 21 March was 2-1 at Leeds last Saturday
•Cardiff have won only one of their last nine home games in all competitions. Their only home win since 10 January was 2-0 against Birmingham in the Championship on 21 March.
Milwall
•Millwall have lost only one of their last five games. Their only defeat since mid-March was 2-0 against Watford at home last Saturday.
•Millwall have lost four of their last five away games, drawing the other. Their last win on the road was 1-0 at Birmingham on 10 February.
Back in wales it is time to feature the Chough. While its black plumage identifies it as a crow, the chough (pronounced 'chuff') has a red bill and legs unlike any other member of the crow family. It has a restricted westerly distribution in the British Isles and because of its small population size and historically declining populations it is an Amber List species. It readily displays its mastery of flight with wonderful aerial displays of diving and swooping. Found in flocks in autumn and winter.
Cardiff City: Russell Slade calls for unity amid Trust concern
Cardiff City manager Russell Slade has urged the club and its supporters to "pull in the same direction".
Cardiff City Supporters Trust called on the club to reveal its blueprint for the future amid fears over player sales and falling attendances.
In response, Bluebirds chairman Mehmet Dalman said the club will "enhance engagement" with fans this summer and next season.
"You do want everybody trying to pull in the same direction," said Slade.
"That's important for any success. My priority is the football, the players and dealing with that. Any off-the-field thing has to be dealt with by the relevant parties."
Cardiff are 13th in the Championship table following Tuesday's 3-1 defeat at Ipswich.
A disappointing season has seen attendances fall sharply, prompting worries from the Supporters Trust.
The Trust has also expressed its concern about leading players such as Kenwyne Jones being loaned out recently.
Slade admitted in April that some of the highest earners at the club may be among those to leave at the end of the season.
But speaking after his side's defeat against Ipswich, Slade insists he is still determined to build a side which can compete for promotion.
"We are trying to build here," he said.
"There are two things: the sustainable level we are trying to achieve and, at the same time, we are trying to build to be competitive enough to be in the top six.
"That's our aim. Nothing has changed."
Cardiff hope to have Ben Turner available for the first time since injuring ankle ligaments in January.
The defender is back in full training and could be listed among the substitutes, with a view to starting the final two matches of the season.
Millwall will be without midfielder Ed Upson through suspension, after he was sent off during the 2-0 win over Wigan. Defensive trio Shaun Williams, Shaun Cummings and Jos Hooiveld are doubts and Carlos Edwards is still out (knee).
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
•Millwall won the earlier meeting this season 1-0 at The Den in October - their first win in nine meetings.
•Cardiff are unbeaten in the last four meetings at home, winning two. Millwall's last win there was 1-0 in the Championship in February 2005.
Cardiff
•Cardiff have won only one of their last four games. Their only win since 21 March was 2-1 at Leeds last Saturday
•Cardiff have won only one of their last nine home games in all competitions. Their only home win since 10 January was 2-0 against Birmingham in the Championship on 21 March.
Milwall
•Millwall have lost only one of their last five games. Their only defeat since mid-March was 2-0 against Watford at home last Saturday.
•Millwall have lost four of their last five away games, drawing the other. Their last win on the road was 1-0 at Birmingham on 10 February.
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TDA Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:02 am
......and a goal for Mark Hudson!
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Arkay Dubya Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:06 am
Bore-draw and by the sounds of things, City were lucky to get that. What I would give to have Daehli and Gestede back.
On the positive side, I'm keen to see how the Doyle-Mason pairing fares in the future. It sounds promising on paper.
On the positive side, I'm keen to see how the Doyle-Mason pairing fares in the future. It sounds promising on paper.
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TDA Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:52 am
Millwall must be truly dreadful. They desperately needed a win today and City's defending was very shaky at times.
Just makes you wonder how bad we are when we only manage one shot on target all game at home against such a poor side......
Just makes you wonder how bad we are when we only manage one shot on target all game at home against such a poor side......
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Tyrion Tannister Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:25 am
Doyle is concerning me. As Scott Johnson put well on twitter, his second touch consistently ends up being a tackle. Hopefully he's still settling at a higher level, but he may of not only hit the glass ceiling but also gotten a bloody nose from it.
Imagine the spine of the team we could of had with a little hindsight - Hudson, Daehli and Gestede. Looked into it after I mentioned him and Daehli has had a dreadful season, only two appearances since his move as he has been stuck with niggling injuries. Regardless, in form he could of been the missing links we needed. Dont get me wrong every other link is rusty and needs replacing, but thats the one that is missing
Imagine the spine of the team we could of had with a little hindsight - Hudson, Daehli and Gestede. Looked into it after I mentioned him and Daehli has had a dreadful season, only two appearances since his move as he has been stuck with niggling injuries. Regardless, in form he could of been the missing links we needed. Dont get me wrong every other link is rusty and needs replacing, but thats the one that is missing
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maisie'sdad Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:15 am
take the positives out of that russell
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