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Post by welshwizard79 on Oct 18, 2014 14:14:51 GMT
John wasn't on the bench under Young and Gabiddon so at least being there now is a step in the right direction.
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Post by welshiron on Oct 18, 2014 14:17:56 GMT
No it isn't it's a step backwards, Fabio was keeping him out of the team before
Now it is Joe bloody Ralls, WHO!
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Post by welshwizard79 on Oct 18, 2014 14:21:49 GMT
He wasn't on the bench and now he is. It's a step forward.
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Post by welshiron on Oct 18, 2014 14:37:12 GMT
No it bloody isn't
He was only on the bench because Fabio dropped out 20 mins before KO.
Instead of putting John in the team he played an out of position youngster instead of him
A massive step backwards
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Post by welshwizard79 on Oct 18, 2014 17:23:43 GMT
No it bloody isn't He was only on the bench because Fabio dropped out 20 mins before KO. Instead of putting John in the team he played an out of position youngster instead of him A massive step backwards Ralls is a good player. But yeah point taken. |
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Post by cadno on Oct 18, 2014 18:54:04 GMT
He's only 19.
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Post by cadno on Dec 26, 2014 13:34:25 GMT
John starts for Cardiff today away to Charlton Athletic
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Post by bellamyroundsbuffon on Dec 28, 2014 10:05:49 GMT
Been a bit disappointed with this season for John.
Was hoping to see a lot of him at this level after the relegation but Ole trusted him less than Malky did - however I agree with the poster above who said there is room for improvement.
To be honest I expected Fabio not to be at Cardiff this year but he stayed and at times has been one of the better players.
I guess from a management point of view, particularly at home, why use a space on the bench for a young left back?
But to counteract this, Fabio is as injury prone as McNaughton ever was and Slade often names three CBs on the bench so there is no reason John can't take one of their slots.
Maybe he has regressed in training. I don't know. He isn't as good on the ball attacking wise in my opinion as Noone, Pilkington or Harris so that limits his chances of appearing further forward.
But considering how delicate most of the players I have mentioned seem to be he could be a regular starter before long.
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Post by yanto on Dec 28, 2014 17:00:41 GMT
Been a bit disappointed with this season for John. Was hoping to see a lot of him at this level after the relegation but Ole trusted him less than Malky did - however I agree with the poster above who said there is room for improvement. To be honest I expected Fabio not to be at Cardiff this year but he stayed and at times has been one of the better players. I guess from a management point of view, particularly at home, why use a space on the bench for a young left back? But to counteract this, Fabio is as injury prone as McNaughton ever was and Slade often names three CBs on the bench so there is no reason John can't take one of their slots. Maybe he has regressed in training. I don't know. He isn't as good on the ball attacking wise in my opinion as Noone, Pilkington or Harris so that limits his chances of appearing further forward. But considering how delicate most of the players I have mentioned seem to be he could be a regular starter before long. No - city managers just don't like anything welsh - its a Tan policy - or is that a Tanicy? |
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Post by bellamyroundsbuffon on Dec 28, 2014 23:36:18 GMT
Been a bit disappointed with this season for John. Was hoping to see a lot of him at this level after the relegation but Ole trusted him less than Malky did - however I agree with the poster above who said there is room for improvement. To be honest I expected Fabio not to be at Cardiff this year but he stayed and at times has been one of the better players. I guess from a management point of view, particularly at home, why use a space on the bench for a young left back? But to counteract this, Fabio is as injury prone as McNaughton ever was and Slade often names three CBs on the bench so there is no reason John can't take one of their slots. Maybe he has regressed in training. I don't know. He isn't as good on the ball attacking wise in my opinion as Noone, Pilkington or Harris so that limits his chances of appearing further forward. But considering how delicate most of the players I have mentioned seem to be he could be a regular starter before long. No - city managers just don't like anything welsh - its a Tan policy - or is that a Tanicy? Tan has one policy only - PR disaster |
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Post by bellamyroundsbuffon on Dec 28, 2014 23:38:17 GMT
On a serious note, Declan played 90 minutes today.
He was caught out of position a couple of times early on but then settled and was no worse than anyone else.
Continued to offer himself as an outlet late on even though the game was gone.
Hard to judge given the totally inept performances around him.
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Post by llannerch on Dec 29, 2014 10:32:52 GMT
No - city managers just don't like anything welsh - its a Tan policy - or is that a Tanicy? Tan has one policy only - PR disaster Not a complete disaater. He dealt with the Malky affair very well |
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Post by bellamyroundsbuffon on Dec 29, 2014 20:27:57 GMT
Tan has one policy only - PR disaster Not a complete disaater. He dealt with the Malky affair very well Yes, after a time. He was very smug about things at first when nobody knew the truth. He hasn't let it go since either. |
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Post by llannerch on Dec 31, 2014 15:45:54 GMT
Not a complete disaater. He dealt with the Malky affair very well Yes, after a time. He was very smug about things at first when nobody knew the truth. He hasn't let it go since either. Legally he couldn't say anything at first. He only said anything at all when Mackay didn't keep his side of the legal agreement the two parties signed. Im not sure how else he should have acted |
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Post by bellamyroundsbuffon on Dec 31, 2014 20:30:46 GMT
Yes, after a time. He was very smug about things at first when nobody knew the truth. He hasn't let it go since either. Legally he couldn't say anything at first. He only said anything at all when Mackay didn't keep his side of the legal agreement the two parties signed. Im not sure how else he should have acted I understand he couldn't say anything, but it was his smug attitude towards an already hostile set of fans that helped nobody. "I know something you don't" type of thing. |
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Post by llannerch on Jul 16, 2016 21:39:20 GMT
John gets a good review in Cardiff's wing back system at Shrewsbury today. Maybe Trollope could help save his Cardiff career
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Post by ae15 on Jul 17, 2016 0:04:08 GMT
John gets a good review in Cardiff's wing back system at Shrewsbury today. Maybe Trollope could help save his Cardiff career Wing back system? Wouldn't it be great to get young Welsh players at Cardiff preparing themselves to play in the system for Wales! |
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Post by bale-droed on Jul 17, 2016 2:16:39 GMT
John gets a good review in Cardiff's wing back system at Shrewsbury today. Maybe Trollope could help save his Cardiff career Wing back system? Wouldn't it be great to get young Welsh players at Cardiff preparing themselves to play in the system for Wales! Jazz Richards one side John the other. Sign cotterill,J williams, Huws and give o sullivan a chance and happy days a Welsh club with Welsh players full of local lads who give a shit. Promotion? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2016 9:51:08 GMT
Even if Cardiff don't sign any more full backs beyond Jazz, there could still be competition for places for Declan. Another Congolese youngster from the DVP squad - David Tutondo also looks to be making progress at left back.
The good news from the report is that Declan was a star performer in his 45 minutes. Have Cardiff found a system that brings out his best?
We can have a hell of a lot more hope that Paul Trollope will give Welsh youngsters a chance at Cardiff following the ultra conservative Slade. The question is now, are the young Welsh players good enough?
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Post by bale-droed on Jul 17, 2016 17:53:51 GMT
Even if Cardiff don't sign any more full backs beyond Jazz, there could still be competition for places for Declan. Another Congolese youngster from the DVP squad - David Tutondo also looks to be making progress at left back. The good news from the report is that Declan was a star performer in his 45 minutes. Have Cardiff found a system that brings out his best? We can have a hell of a lot more hope that Paul Trollope will give Welsh youngsters a chance at Cardiff following the ultra conservative Slade. The question is now, are the young Welsh players good enough? Cardiff should play the same formation as Wales and also their second formation should be 4-3-3 trollope is going to make this work. One manager I have faith in at Cardiff for first time since I was 12 |
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Post by ontheroadagain on Jun 1, 2017 13:48:52 GMT
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Post by zenith on Jun 1, 2017 14:43:18 GMT
He hasn't really been in the Cardiff side properly for 3 years, he should've gone long before last season
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 15:47:04 GMT
Was the best youth player at Cardiff of his generation, but as yet none of that generation has come to fruit.
Declan is at an stage where he must play a lot more games. He hasn't looked a confident player and I think this is down to not owning a place and a position in a team.
Interesting quote from Warnock - "... I look at the left-back and left forward positions and he's kind of in between in the Championship..." I don't talk Yorkshire but I think he's saying he's a wing-back, which is hard to disagree with. Declan started off as a striker at youth level and has been tried all over the pitch. At present he's a jack of all trades, master of none. If he can find a club that will play wing-backs then I think he can learn the defensive positional side of the game so he can make it as a proper left back. Or dive right in as a left back at a lower level.
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Post by CrackityJones on Jun 2, 2017 7:16:47 GMT
It's all about regular football now for Declan. If that means dropping a division or two then he should go for it and work his way back up. Maybe Lockyer can convince him to join Bristol Rovers?
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Post by wxmjames on Jun 2, 2017 7:33:59 GMT
No point him rotting on the bench. Get out and play.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 11:22:18 GMT
It's all about regular football now for Declan. If that means dropping a division or two then he should go for it and work his way back up. Maybe Lockyer can convince him to join Bristol Rovers? Funny, I was think Rovers for him too. Think they play with wing backs on occasion too. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 30, 2017 20:00:05 GMT
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Post by bale-droed on Aug 31, 2017 4:48:21 GMT
Well I did not see that coming. To my understanding the first Welsh international to play for them which the more you think about is actually crazy. This is a fantastic move for him. Homw games 45,000 + almost in europe but next season if he stays they should be and he has a chance of winning things. Brilliant |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Aug 31, 2017 5:50:30 GMT
Had to read this twice. It's a great move for him if he can get a regular start up there.
Big club big following.
Good luck
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Post by cadno on Aug 31, 2017 16:31:54 GMT
Well I did not see that coming. To my understanding the first Welsh international to play for them which the more you think about is actually crazy. This is a fantastic move for him. Homw games 45,000 + almost in europe but next season if he stays they should be and he has a chance of winning things. Brilliant Andy Dibble played for Rangers, and Sammy Roberts but I don't think he was ever capped for Wales... |
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