" I don't think Omer Riza is getting enough credit "

Jak Alnwick:

“Playing under him is probably the most confident I’ve ever felt. Man management, the way he talks to players on and off the field. For me, he’s been brilliant. I don’t think Omer’s getting enough credit. He’s been amazing.”

I have criticised Riza at times, but I must say I don't think he is getting enough credit after yesterday.

It was a very good result at a place we normally struggle, against a team who have quality players.

He deserves more credit.

He is going to get the job.

You have to give the man credit, he's turned around our worst start in history (I believe), morale was at an all time low with the team lacking any type of direction playing without passion and fight. We are now seeing a team with confidence and consequently playing with style and an attacking intent, it's good football to be watching and some positive results as well.
This will obviously lead to debate (which we've already had on this forum) as to whether he deserves a crack at the job permanently, 11 points from 6 games is a vast improvement on Bulut's 1 from 6 games and we're scoring again and not conceeding a hatful.
So taking all that into account yes he isn't getting enough credit, there's not a lot more he can do to show he's capable of managing us and doing a reasonable job.

Results and performances are better, players like him. Why wouldn’t we give him the job?

It was fairly obvious that Bulut had lost the dressing room, there was no fight or passion. Now with players coming out like Turnbull and Alnwick shows the dressing room is a much better place. The team is playing with a smile on their face and with confidence. Riza has to be given credit for turning their frown upside down, the upturn in results is great but is it enough for him to be confirmed full time? I’m still on the fence

He might not be the best technical manager but he has the respect of the players and a willingness to let the players record themselves on the pitch

And that is turning into points

Sometimes a cheap manager is better than an experienced manager

People were right to be apprehensive when he was put in as interim, but he’s proven us wrong so far, and a point against the baggies yesterday is a great result.

Surely high on the list now to stay on, at least for now

I am even stronger for this

Omer Riza has a contract till June 2025 As Assistant Manager , plus Bonuses on how we do .

Let’s keep to that Please

We have been down this road time and time again in the last 15 years and regretted every time given New Contracts out costing our club fortunes.

We have 35 games to go 105 points to play for plus Russ has had 6 games with 18pts to play for and secured 11pts so far.

If Riza gets us 6th spot Def A New Contract , in fact 2yrs.

If Riza gets a Top 8 a New 1 yr contract as don’t forget Riza will have had over 120 pts to play for.



We have a lot of quality players.

Every year now for 5 yrs we talk before the season starts of making the play offs, BUT We start so badly our fans end up happy if we reach mid table.

They’ve made us not have Ambition and that’s why attendances are so low.



As many people in football have said, you must believe and look to the highest you can achieve and there are 105 points available.


So glad we got rid of Bulut so early.

Talk of top 6 is nonsense, we’re nowhere near good enough. Our starting 11 is decent but you only have to look at the bench where we have very little in attacking options. If Riza gets us top half and within half a dozen point off the top 6 he would have worked wonders.

Its obviously a huge improvement on where we were six games ago and the football has been scintillating at times, but I feel that there is still some areas he needs to improve on. I don't think Meite nor Kanga should be anywhere near the first team squad and it surprises me that he actually uses them in games repeatedly as they have no positive impact. Perhaps it will be different when Davies is fit again though Reindorf could be used too - at least give him some minutes, nobody is expecting him to start.

The timing of his subs are also a concern to me. Taking off Roberston & Turnbull around the hour mark leaves us exposed for too long and we have been fortunate not to concede as a result. Overall, there are many more positives than negatives and I think he has done an exceptional job given the circumstances he took over in. I would reasses the options at Christmas as if we do make signings in January, they have to be signing for a manager that will still be there until the end of the season and going forward next season. Even if he was not given the job on a permament basis, I think he should be kept on as a valuable member of the coaching set up with the possibility of the permanent role in the future.

Numerous players in interviews have said they enjoy playing for him and nobody can argue against the team’s improvement. Surely it would be counter productive to replace him and risk morale plummeting.

Our front three wouldn't get on WBA's bench, so Riza is maximising the available talent IMO.

I really wasn't keen on him getting the job. He'd never managed and his coaching CV wasn't overly impressive. I might be wrong but the highest level he's ever coached is with Watford in the Champ so it's not like he's worked under any really high calibre managers.

But he's been a breath of fresh air. Our football is lovely to watch and we fight and press. It's everything I wanna see in a Cardiff City team. I'm discounting Hull coz it was Bully's tactics...but 3 wins and 2 draws with 9 scored and 1 conceded!!!

I certainly don't want to throw him a 2 year contract...but if all goes well over these next 3 games, out of respect he deserves to have a crack (and be paid a managers wage) at the very least until Jan, possibly end of season.

I thought it was a lovely gesture the other day to give Alnwick the captains armband. He makes some really good calls fair play. Bully didn't even bl00dy play him.

Talk of top 6 is nonsense, we’re nowhere near good enough. Our starting 11 is decent but you only have to look at the bench where we have very little in attacking options. If Riza gets us top half and within half a dozen point off the top 6 he would have worked wonders.

With you,on the bench comment. If we had at least 1 decent forward to bring on it would be something.

It seems that the players really like him and are in tune with what he is asking them to do, probably because it's working and because they are enjoying it. But perhaps the players are still in a honeymoon period. I would wait a little while longer and give him a contract until next June which someone has already suggested. He obviously has man management skills but it is too early to judge whether he has the other qualities to succeed.

He is going to get the job.

I agree; I just don’t see the urgency in any appointment right now and that is down to the excellent job (so far) Omer Riza has done…

It will be interesting to know who employed him initially..,?

I was told it wasn’t Bulut’s call, so who did and what were their intentions, i.e. was he already lined up for a potential takeover…?

My information is that he was being touted for the manager’s job well before Bulut was sacked and that the squad were very vocal in their support…

Says a lot for me that the players are ‘happy’ and ‘performing’, so let’s wait and see if that carries on before making it permanent. There really is no rush now…

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He is going to get the job.

I agree; I just don’t see the urgency in any appointment right now and that is down to the excellent job (so far) Omer Riza has done…

It will be interesting to know who employed him initially..,?

I was told it wasn’t Bulut’s call, so who did and what were their intentions, i.e. was he already lined up for a potential takeover…?

My information is that he was being touted for the manager’s job well before Bulut was sacked and that the squad were very vocal in their support…

Says a lot for me that the players are ‘happy’ and ‘performing’, so let’s wait and see if that carries on before making it permanent. There really is no rush now…

Well Said Chris.


Suddenly the usual posters who will later moan see a few good results against struggling teams want to hand out a new contract, and unbelievable

He is going to get the job.

I agree; I just don’t see the urgency in any appointment right now and that is down to the excellent job (so far) Omer Riza has done…

It will be interesting to know who employed him initially..,?

I was told it wasn’t Bulut’s call, so who did and what were their intentions, i.e. was he already lined up for a potential takeover…?

My information is that he was being touted for the manager’s job well before Bulut was sacked and that the squad were very vocal in their support…

Says a lot for me that the players are ‘happy’ and ‘performing’, so let’s wait and see if that carries on before making it permanent. There really is no rush now…

I think this is spot on.

He is going to get the job.

I agree; I just don’t see the urgency in any appointment right now and that is down to the excellent job (so far) Omer Riza has done…

It will be interesting to know who employed him initially..,?

I was told it wasn’t Bulut’s call, so who did and what were their intentions, i.e. was he already lined up for a potential takeover…?

My information is that he was being touted for the manager’s job well before Bulut was sacked and that the squad were very vocal in their support…

Says a lot for me that the players are ‘happy’ and ‘performing’, so let’s wait and see if that carries on before making it permanent. There really is no rush now…

I think this is spot on.

He doesn't need clarity on his position as its plain to see he's staying for near future and results will determine his future as 1st team coach and that's something he and the players know.... club definitely keeping options open and can't blame them.

Ps Chris I asked same question last week was he employed as a backup or was it just a coincidence this as happened?

He is going to get the job.

I agree; I just don’t see the urgency in any appointment right now and that is down to the excellent job (so far) Omer Riza has done…

It will be interesting to know who employed him initially..,?

I was told it wasn’t Bulut’s call, so who did and what were their intentions, i.e. was he already lined up for a potential takeover…?

My information is that he was being touted for the manager’s job well before Bulut was sacked and that the squad were very vocal in their support…

Says a lot for me that the players are ‘happy’ and ‘performing’, so let’s wait and see if that carries on before making it permanent. There really is no rush now…

Well Said Chris.


Suddenly the usual posters who will later moan see a few good results against struggling teams want to hand out a new contract, and unbelievable

Annis, we keep making the same mistakes as a club, so let’s just sit back, enjoy the ride and see what occurs…

Our over-inflated expectations at the start of the season have thankfully subsided, so let’s just see what occurs…

The same ‘obsessed with us, Jacks’ I know, who were giving it large recently have finally gone quiet; and that’s because they know the mighty Bluebirds are now on their tail…

One point behind the Championship and trying to ‘bore’ teams into submission, being the EFL’s, lowest scorers is a sign of things to come for them and The Drab Stadt…

We won’t be overly bothered to be back on top; but boy will it hurt them…!

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I think more times needed, give him till January with a review and decision till end of season then.
He's done really really well and deserves a chance to carry on I feel

Its just so good to see our players enjoying their football and being grateful to Riza by returning the deserved praise, and going public in the press, I love that, he deserves lots of credit indeed

I remain cautious in terms of a contract, but am delighted with the turnaround and how he is showing Bulut up to be an absolutely dreadful manager, but more importantly for seeing the obvious, let these players play football to their natural strengths, something Bulut stubbornly refused to do.

I would love it if this continues, to the point where I say I have seen enough give him the job! Some way to go yet, and my niggling feeling of what could a more experienced manager be getting out of our squad. But it is working lets keep it going! I am loving it!

I think more times needed, give him till January with a review and decision till end of season then.
He's done really really well and deserves a chance to carry on I feel

Agree .