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Forever Blue wrote:Up to this morning Erol Bulut has not been told if it’s a yes or no for next season:
Monday 29th April 2024
Cardiff City look close to making a decision on Erol Bulut’s future with the Bluebirds manager hoping for a “positive” outcome for both him and the club.
Bulut’s Cardiff contract ends after next weekend’s trip to Rotherham United.
But club owner Vincent Tan is thought to be close to delivering a verdict on whether to offer Bulut a new deal.
Vincent Tan is still thinking about it, as Mehmet Dalman wants Bulut to stay.
Cardiff are guaranteed a top-half Championship finish despite Saturday’s heavy home defeat to Middlesbrough.
That represents significant progress after they finished one place above the relegation zone last season, yet Bulut – who was appointed on a one-year contract last June – does not know yet whether he will still be in charge come pre-season.
Unusually, Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman and chief executive Ken Choo attended Bulut’s press conference after the Middlesbrough loss.
When Bulut was asked for an update on his contract situation Dalman, who was sat with members of the media, said: "Why don't you let me have dinner with him tonight?"
Bulut was then asked whether he hopes a decision on his future will be made quickly.
Erol Bulut:
"Everyone will know, I will know, the board will know, but it's up to the board,” he said.
“The chairman was here [in the press conference room] and he gave the answer before.
"We hope it's positive from both sides."
Former Fenerbahce boss Bulut has indicated that he would like to remain at Cardiff, and said before the Middlesbrough game that the club’s hierarchy were “happy” with the club’s progress during his season in charge.
Bulut acknowledged that a comprehensive defeat was a disappointing way to sign off at home in 2023-24, but remains pleased with his team’s efforts throughout the campaign.
Erol Bulut:
"The last game at home, we wanted to win in front of the fans, it didn't happen,” he said.
“If we see the whole season, until now, I am personally satisfied with the season.
"I think our fans and our board are satisfied with where we are now. We have one more game left against Rotherham. We could have had a few points more but we have built really good and progressed as a club this season. Cardiff can only build on it."
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oohahhPaulMillar wrote:Could well be that he has been offered a contract but won’t sign it until he has reassurances about his transfer budget??
Or maybe he’s not sure he wants to work for a dysfunctional club anymore
I’m pretty sure he won’t be short of offers from other clubs in the summer!!
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Bluebina wrote:Strange, if the club hasn't come out strong and said they want him to stay, then it looks like they've made up their minds and won't announce it until next week after the game that they've decided to part company.
Maybe they have a good Manager surprise lined up, I can't see it but live in hope.
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