Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Tue May 31, 2011 3:07 pm
O'Neill has been out of work since leaving Villa in the summer of 2010
Cardiff City chief executive Gethin Jenkins has distanced the club from the possibility of Martin O'Neill becoming Dave Jones's successor as manager.
Ex-Aston Villa and Celtic boss O'Neill has emerged as the favourite to replace Jones, who was sacked on Monday.
"Martin O'Neill would be on the list of any club," said Jenkins. "Whether his financial requirements and ours are the same, we'll have to wait and see."
Jenkins also ruled out Craig Bellamy taking up a player/coaching role.
Jones was the Championship's longest-serving manager - and sixth longest-serving in the Football League - until the Cardiff board ended his six-year reign as Bluebirds boss.
The 54-year-old was sacked after the Cardiff directors and their Malaysian investors undertook a "fundamental review" of the season, which ended with defeat by Reading in the semi-finals of the Championship play-offs.
During his reign, Jones guided the club, with an estimated £30m debt, to the 2008 FA Cup final, the 2009 Championship play-off final and managed to bring an element of stability during the club's years of financial turmoil.
His time in charge was often punctuated by off-field turmoil as Cardiff faced winding-up orders, transfer embargoes and boardroom power-shifts.
But he was fired in the wake of the Cardiff's failure to secure Premier League promotion, despite the club being in the top two for much of the campaign and with a squad he acknowledged was the finest of his Cardiff tenure.
O'Neill, former England manager Steve McClaren, ex-West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo and former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton are among the bookies' favourites for the Cardiff vacancy and are all out of work.
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies and hometown hero Bellamy are also short odds with bookmakers.
Jenkins confirmed Cardiff made a list of desired candidates after Jones's departure was announced, and the board hope to begin the interview process soon after sifting through the flurry of early applicants.
"I understand Martin O'Neill is one of the favourites," Jenkins told BBC Sport.
"But we have our options and we'll start meeting people over the next few days."
He added: "Dave's contribution has been fantastic over the last six years.
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The phone didn't stop ringing yesterday with people pushing their clients forward so we will have a look at it and try to make a few interviews in the next few days
Gethin Jenkins
Cardiff City chief executive
"It is a tribute to him that now it is deemed failure or disappointment that finishing fourth in the Championship is not deemed good enough.
"We have several options on the list. We will see who is available and who is out there.
"We have a list of preferred candidates and the phone didn't stop ringing yesterday [Monday] with people pushing their clients forward so we will have a look at it and try to make a few interviews in the next few days.
"We have sat down with the Malaysian investors over the weekend and had very constructive talks. They are willing to support and there is a budget available."
The next Cardiff manager will need to rebuild the Bluebirds squad as 12 players have left by either returning from loan spells at the Cardiff City Stadium or have been released.
Manchester City striker Bellamy, who scored 11 goals on a season-long loan at his hometown club last season, has also been suggested as a possible replacement for Jones.
The 31-year-old has no previous coaching experience and has no coaching qualifications. Jenkins revealed Bellamy may return to south Wales but not in a coaching capacity.
"Craig has indicated he will like to play again for Cardiff next season and if that happens it will be fantastic," he said.
"We have had an initial conversation with his agent and said we remain open to offers.
"We will sit down and have a chat with Manchester City and his agent once we have a manager in place."
Asked if Bellamy could become a Cardiff player/coach, Jenkins replied: "I don't think it is likely at the minute.
"We'd love to have Craig back as a player but we'll see what happens."
Cardiff City chief executive Gethin Jenkins has distanced the club from the possibility of Martin O'Neill becoming Dave Jones's successor as manager.
Ex-Aston Villa and Celtic boss O'Neill has emerged as the favourite to replace Jones, who was sacked on Monday.
"Martin O'Neill would be on the list of any club," said Jenkins. "Whether his financial requirements and ours are the same, we'll have to wait and see."
Jenkins also ruled out Craig Bellamy taking up a player/coaching role.
Jones was the Championship's longest-serving manager - and sixth longest-serving in the Football League - until the Cardiff board ended his six-year reign as Bluebirds boss.
The 54-year-old was sacked after the Cardiff directors and their Malaysian investors undertook a "fundamental review" of the season, which ended with defeat by Reading in the semi-finals of the Championship play-offs.
During his reign, Jones guided the club, with an estimated £30m debt, to the 2008 FA Cup final, the 2009 Championship play-off final and managed to bring an element of stability during the club's years of financial turmoil.
His time in charge was often punctuated by off-field turmoil as Cardiff faced winding-up orders, transfer embargoes and boardroom power-shifts.
But he was fired in the wake of the Cardiff's failure to secure Premier League promotion, despite the club being in the top two for much of the campaign and with a squad he acknowledged was the finest of his Cardiff tenure.
O'Neill, former England manager Steve McClaren, ex-West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo and former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton are among the bookies' favourites for the Cardiff vacancy and are all out of work.
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies and hometown hero Bellamy are also short odds with bookmakers.
Jenkins confirmed Cardiff made a list of desired candidates after Jones's departure was announced, and the board hope to begin the interview process soon after sifting through the flurry of early applicants.
"I understand Martin O'Neill is one of the favourites," Jenkins told BBC Sport.
"But we have our options and we'll start meeting people over the next few days."
He added: "Dave's contribution has been fantastic over the last six years.
Continue reading the main story
The phone didn't stop ringing yesterday with people pushing their clients forward so we will have a look at it and try to make a few interviews in the next few days
Gethin Jenkins
Cardiff City chief executive
"It is a tribute to him that now it is deemed failure or disappointment that finishing fourth in the Championship is not deemed good enough.
"We have several options on the list. We will see who is available and who is out there.
"We have a list of preferred candidates and the phone didn't stop ringing yesterday [Monday] with people pushing their clients forward so we will have a look at it and try to make a few interviews in the next few days.
"We have sat down with the Malaysian investors over the weekend and had very constructive talks. They are willing to support and there is a budget available."
The next Cardiff manager will need to rebuild the Bluebirds squad as 12 players have left by either returning from loan spells at the Cardiff City Stadium or have been released.
Manchester City striker Bellamy, who scored 11 goals on a season-long loan at his hometown club last season, has also been suggested as a possible replacement for Jones.
The 31-year-old has no previous coaching experience and has no coaching qualifications. Jenkins revealed Bellamy may return to south Wales but not in a coaching capacity.
"Craig has indicated he will like to play again for Cardiff next season and if that happens it will be fantastic," he said.
"We have had an initial conversation with his agent and said we remain open to offers.
"We will sit down and have a chat with Manchester City and his agent once we have a manager in place."
Asked if Bellamy could become a Cardiff player/coach, Jenkins replied: "I don't think it is likely at the minute.
"We'd love to have Craig back as a player but we'll see what happens."
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Tue May 31, 2011 3:14 pm
Cut the top off the story, here's a link
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13597348.stm
Points to note: dismisses Bellamy player/coaching role
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13597348.stm
Points to note: dismisses Bellamy player/coaching role
Jenkins has not rule out Bellamy as player/coach...
Tue May 31, 2011 3:17 pm
Asked if Bellamy could become a Cardiff player/coach, Jenkins replied: "I don't think it is likely at the minute.
He is a Man City player their is no way Jenkins would say yes that is an option we are exploring, playing right into Man city's hands.
Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is a Man City player their is no way Jenkins would say yes that is an option we are exploring, playing right into Man city's hands.
Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Tue May 31, 2011 7:39 pm
neil lennon?????? no way whats he ever done 
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Tue May 31, 2011 7:54 pm
jinks-rct wrote:neil lennon?????? no way whats he ever done
hear is a list,
league cup with leicester
scott prem league winners 4 times celtic
scott league cup 2 times celtic
just to name a few you blunenose Hun
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Tue May 31, 2011 7:56 pm
as a player, means fuk all as a manager!
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Tue May 31, 2011 9:23 pm
as a manager in first full season
scottish cup winner
league runner up
better than fook all
scottish cup winner
league runner up
better than fook all
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:12 am
Oh and he had to contend with the blatant sectarian SFA , Rangers didnt win the league SFA gave them it on a plate . Lenny will show you tits hows its done next year . Strange how you hate all the winners ie IRA and CELTIC they both were more successful than the huns are ever likely to be in Europe ..
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:23 am
jINKS-RCT AND IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE , YOU 2 TITS SHOULD MEET UP JINKS YOU MIGHT NEED JOHN WAYNE TO HELP YOU FIGHT THE AL QUEEDA AND FOR ANYONE TO POST IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE YOUR OBVIOUSLY SOME TIT WHO HASNT A CLUE BOUT FOOTBALL , YOUR SOME SAD c**t WHO WATCHES COWBOY FILMS ON A SATURDAY .. JINKS-RCT IF YOU HATE THE AL QUEEDA SO MUCH WHY DONT YOU DO THE STUPID THING AND JOIN UP PROBABLY HAVENT THE BALLS ... UP THE RA
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:10 am
clintysablue wrote:jINKS-RCT AND IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE , YOU 2 TITS SHOULD MEET UP JINKS YOU MIGHT NEED JOHN WAYNE TO HELP YOU FIGHT THE AL QUEEDA AND FOR ANYONE TO POST IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE YOUR OBVIOUSLY SOME TIT WHO HASNT A CLUE BOUT FOOTBALL , YOUR SOME SAD c**t WHO WATCHES COWBOY FILMS ON A SATURDAY .. JINKS-RCT IF YOU HATE THE AL QUEEDA SO MUCH WHY DONT YOU DO THE STUPID THING AND JOIN UP PROBABLY HAVENT THE BALLS ... UP THE RA
stop chatting shit you mug
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:34 pm
Your the mug ya valley commando , you have to come to Cardiff to see a bit of reality .. Blue Army ...
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:36 pm
clintysablue wrote:jINKS-RCT AND IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE , YOU 2 TITS SHOULD MEET UP JINKS YOU MIGHT NEED JOHN WAYNE TO HELP YOU FIGHT THE AL QUEEDA AND FOR ANYONE TO POST IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE YOUR OBVIOUSLY SOME TIT WHO HASNT A CLUE BOUT FOOTBALL , YOUR SOME SAD c**t WHO WATCHES COWBOY FILMS ON A SATURDAY .. JINKS-RCT IF YOU HATE THE AL QUEEDA SO MUCH WHY DONT YOU DO THE STUPID THING AND JOIN UP PROBABLY HAVENT THE BALLS ... UP THE RA
Did your father touch u as a child?
Re: Gethin on O'Neil & Bellamy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:58 pm
I wont lower myself to reply to " IS THAT U JOHN WAYNE " with a derogatory remark like you just posted . But next time im in Cardiff and you can drag yourself off your ram or ewe depending on your sexual prefernce boyo i'd like to meet you valley boy . Maybe if you were one of the lucky ones up there who had a father he'd touched you ya inbred fool . 