' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 5:56 am
Danny Gabbidon's verdict on Cardiff City's future, Neil Warnock and the signings needed this summer -
By Tom Prosser
Friday 17th May 2019
With Cardiff City's time in the Premier League once again being short-lived, there are many big issues that need to be addressed if they are to return to the top flight at the first time of asking.
Many of these questions revolved around the future of manager Neil Warnock, but with that situation now resolved attentions will now turn to squad matters.
Bluebirds legend Danny Gabbidon says the Bluebirds can be “proud” of their efforts this season but now need to look ahead to the future.
Here, in his own words, are Gabbidon's views on the future for Cardiff City .
Should Warnock have stayed or should he have gone?
He is tried and trusted, the fans love him and what he's done for the football club in the few years he's been here has been nothing short of incredible.
He got them back in the Premier League ahead of schedule which was phenomenal.
What the club needed to decide is if they want a short term or long-term approach.
If it's a short one then Warnock’s your man, but if you look to the long term and want to make Cardiff a sustainable Premier League club, which in my opinion they should be with the facilities they've got, then the club may have needed to look in another direction.
Could Cardiff bring in a new coach under Warnock to achieve a long-term vision?
I've worked under Warnock and he doesn't like to answer to anyone else, he is brilliant at running the club from top to bottom.
He is a very old school manager and I don't think it would work having someone come in and potentially be on a different page to him, so for me it's one or the other, you keep Warnock or wipe the slate clean.
Should Cardiff cash in or retain their key players?
The one positive Cardiff have to come out of this negative situation is they have a squad built perfectly for the Championship.
That lack of investment last summer now looks like sensible investment with the signings of Josh Murphy and Bobby Reid and you would think they can hold on to most of their players.
It's more about getting the mentality right after relegation, some players want to leave, some want to stay and sorting out the dressing room and finding the players who actually want to be there.
If Neil Warnock can hold on to the nucleus of this squad then they have a great chance of challenging. There's some great players in it for Championship level.
The midfield signings needed
They will need to sign two or three in midfield with (Aron) Gunnarsson, (Victor) Camarasa and (Harry) Arter all leaving.
I've seen Will Vaulks linked and I don't think Cardiff would have to empty their coffers too much either to bring him in.
I think he would be an excellent signing. I watched him on his Wales debut up in Wrexham, he looked aggressive, strong in the tackle and has a long throw as well, almost like Gunnarsson. So I'm sure he'll be someone they are looking at.
Also, a bit of experience, someone like Joe Ledley on a free transfer. He's a good mate of mine. I'm sure he would love to come back. There's plenty of options out there.
I have to say when it comes to wheeling and dealing, Warnock is usually pretty good, particularly at Championship level.
Should the Bluebirds turn to youth?
There are some players to look out for, but there hasn't been that pathway we've seen in the years gone by.
As I mentioned about the long-term plan, you look at the manager and Warnock isn't someone who looks to promote youth. He likes ready-made players who can come in and produce instant results.
I've watched a lot of the under-18s this season, who actually won their division. There's definitely some there who if given the opportunity could develop and achieve great things.
Whether Cardiff want to go that way, I don't know. If they do they will probably have to change their manager for that to happen.
It will have to go right from the top to the bottom, all academy sides playing the same style as the first team and the manager willing to give chances to these players. When you get that you will see players coming through.
Goals and should Kenneth Zohore stay?
You would think at Championship level, Warnock may be able to get Zohore up and running again, but of course it's up to the player if he wants to stay.
Warnock could see him as a player he could cash in on and get a few million for and bring someone else in.
You've got Gary Madine coming back from loan, Danny Ward is still around and Reid scored 20-plus goals last time he was in the Championship, so the quality is there.
Can Cardiff bounce straight back?
It's possible but I know how difficult it is following a relegation. You wouldn’t back against Neil Warnock, though.
The main thing is to keep that squad together and get the mentality right which Warnock will as he is a good man-manager. It's about the mental side as much as the playing side. It's not all about the money - look at the last time Cardiff went up and Norwich and Sheffield United this year.
Danny Gabbidon and the McDonald’s & FAW Grassroots Awards
Gabbidon paid a surprise visit to Sports Xtra this week to help promote the McDonald’s & FAW Grassroots Awards.
The Welsh international visited the centre, which won last year’s 2018 Fun Football Provider of the Year, taking the time to join in with the training session passing on his expertise to the young participants.
The FAW & McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards, which are now in their twelfth year, recognise and celebrate volunteers and clubs across Wales and who dedicate their time to local grassroots football.
Sports Xtra’s award winning achievements in 2018 were in recognition of its innovative themed sessions, which are the very essence of what Fun Football is about. These sessions are engaging for the parents as well as the children who look forward to them each week.
Sports Xtra show that they care about giving every young person an enjoyable sporting experience and go out of their way to develop programmes to suit all abilities and interests.
They are inclusive and support children with ASD, ADHD and even those with hearing impairments, making them feel included and support them to improve their football skills. They provide a smooth, easy and enjoyable experience for many children and parents.
By Tom Prosser
Friday 17th May 2019
With Cardiff City's time in the Premier League once again being short-lived, there are many big issues that need to be addressed if they are to return to the top flight at the first time of asking.
Many of these questions revolved around the future of manager Neil Warnock, but with that situation now resolved attentions will now turn to squad matters.
Bluebirds legend Danny Gabbidon says the Bluebirds can be “proud” of their efforts this season but now need to look ahead to the future.
Here, in his own words, are Gabbidon's views on the future for Cardiff City .
Should Warnock have stayed or should he have gone?
He is tried and trusted, the fans love him and what he's done for the football club in the few years he's been here has been nothing short of incredible.
He got them back in the Premier League ahead of schedule which was phenomenal.
What the club needed to decide is if they want a short term or long-term approach.
If it's a short one then Warnock’s your man, but if you look to the long term and want to make Cardiff a sustainable Premier League club, which in my opinion they should be with the facilities they've got, then the club may have needed to look in another direction.
Could Cardiff bring in a new coach under Warnock to achieve a long-term vision?
I've worked under Warnock and he doesn't like to answer to anyone else, he is brilliant at running the club from top to bottom.
He is a very old school manager and I don't think it would work having someone come in and potentially be on a different page to him, so for me it's one or the other, you keep Warnock or wipe the slate clean.
Should Cardiff cash in or retain their key players?
The one positive Cardiff have to come out of this negative situation is they have a squad built perfectly for the Championship.
That lack of investment last summer now looks like sensible investment with the signings of Josh Murphy and Bobby Reid and you would think they can hold on to most of their players.
It's more about getting the mentality right after relegation, some players want to leave, some want to stay and sorting out the dressing room and finding the players who actually want to be there.
If Neil Warnock can hold on to the nucleus of this squad then they have a great chance of challenging. There's some great players in it for Championship level.
The midfield signings needed
They will need to sign two or three in midfield with (Aron) Gunnarsson, (Victor) Camarasa and (Harry) Arter all leaving.
I've seen Will Vaulks linked and I don't think Cardiff would have to empty their coffers too much either to bring him in.
I think he would be an excellent signing. I watched him on his Wales debut up in Wrexham, he looked aggressive, strong in the tackle and has a long throw as well, almost like Gunnarsson. So I'm sure he'll be someone they are looking at.
Also, a bit of experience, someone like Joe Ledley on a free transfer. He's a good mate of mine. I'm sure he would love to come back. There's plenty of options out there.
I have to say when it comes to wheeling and dealing, Warnock is usually pretty good, particularly at Championship level.
Should the Bluebirds turn to youth?
There are some players to look out for, but there hasn't been that pathway we've seen in the years gone by.
As I mentioned about the long-term plan, you look at the manager and Warnock isn't someone who looks to promote youth. He likes ready-made players who can come in and produce instant results.
I've watched a lot of the under-18s this season, who actually won their division. There's definitely some there who if given the opportunity could develop and achieve great things.
Whether Cardiff want to go that way, I don't know. If they do they will probably have to change their manager for that to happen.
It will have to go right from the top to the bottom, all academy sides playing the same style as the first team and the manager willing to give chances to these players. When you get that you will see players coming through.
Goals and should Kenneth Zohore stay?
You would think at Championship level, Warnock may be able to get Zohore up and running again, but of course it's up to the player if he wants to stay.
Warnock could see him as a player he could cash in on and get a few million for and bring someone else in.
You've got Gary Madine coming back from loan, Danny Ward is still around and Reid scored 20-plus goals last time he was in the Championship, so the quality is there.
Can Cardiff bounce straight back?
It's possible but I know how difficult it is following a relegation. You wouldn’t back against Neil Warnock, though.
The main thing is to keep that squad together and get the mentality right which Warnock will as he is a good man-manager. It's about the mental side as much as the playing side. It's not all about the money - look at the last time Cardiff went up and Norwich and Sheffield United this year.
Danny Gabbidon and the McDonald’s & FAW Grassroots Awards
Gabbidon paid a surprise visit to Sports Xtra this week to help promote the McDonald’s & FAW Grassroots Awards.
The Welsh international visited the centre, which won last year’s 2018 Fun Football Provider of the Year, taking the time to join in with the training session passing on his expertise to the young participants.
The FAW & McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards, which are now in their twelfth year, recognise and celebrate volunteers and clubs across Wales and who dedicate their time to local grassroots football.
Sports Xtra’s award winning achievements in 2018 were in recognition of its innovative themed sessions, which are the very essence of what Fun Football is about. These sessions are engaging for the parents as well as the children who look forward to them each week.
Sports Xtra show that they care about giving every young person an enjoyable sporting experience and go out of their way to develop programmes to suit all abilities and interests.
They are inclusive and support children with ASD, ADHD and even those with hearing impairments, making them feel included and support them to improve their football skills. They provide a smooth, easy and enjoyable experience for many children and parents.
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Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 6:25 am
Totally agree with everything he says, spot on.
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 7:42 am
Danny Gabbidon a great pundit and talks sense with no agendas 
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 7:58 am
banana bob wrote:Totally agree with everything he says, spot on.
Except he seems desperate to get his good made Ledley back!
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 8:01 am
Good review by Danny. Can’t disagree with any of that
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 8:02 am
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:banana bob wrote:Totally agree with everything he says, spot on.
Except he seems desperate to get his good made Ledley back!
Perhaps just the one (agenda) then!
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 8:05 am
Sven wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:banana bob wrote:Totally agree with everything he says, spot on.
Except he seems desperate to get his good made Ledley back!
Perhaps just the one (agenda) then!
Yeah Chris, Gabbidon usually talks a lot of sense and it’s a good piece but I’ve read before where he mentions his mate Ledley returning.
Can’t see any argument for this myself.
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 8:39 am
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:Sven wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:banana bob wrote:Totally agree with everything he says, spot on.
Except he seems desperate to get his good made Ledley back!
Perhaps just the one (agenda) then!
Yeah Chris, Gabbidon usually talks a lot of sense and it’s a good piece but I’ve read before where he mentions his mate Ledley returning.
Can’t see any argument for this myself.
Paul, my thoughts on Joe Ledley the footballer coming back to the club are well aired
Clearly Danny thinks Joe can 'do a job' for us but that's not how I see it on so many levels; Joe's motivation being one of them
Re: ' Danny Gabbidon's verdict '
Fri May 17, 2019 1:53 pm
I believe that Gabbidon is one of the best football analysts in British football today and agree with his opinion with one exception.
With the greatest respect for Joe Ledley whose playing career has been nothing but exemplary I am afraid that as far as Cardiff City is concerned Joe has past his best, but I do wish him nothing but the best in the rest of his career
With the greatest respect for Joe Ledley whose playing career has been nothing but exemplary I am afraid that as far as Cardiff City is concerned Joe has past his best, but I do wish him nothing but the best in the rest of his career