Experienced heads: welcoming the return of three veteran managers to English football

Roy Hodgson of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Norwich City at Selhurst Park. (Getty Images)

The first three months of 2023 saw Mick McCarthy, Neil Warnock, and, most recently, Roy Hodgson be re-instated in the managerial world, with the latter two coming out of retirement for their respective posts. With that in mind, here is a closer look at three men who remain the oldest managers in English football. Roy … Read more

Middlesbrough appointing 71-year-old veteran would easily save them from relegation

Why Middlesbrough should replace Jonathan Woodgate with Neil Warnock According to a report from The Sun (h/t Wales Online), Middlesbrough are weighing up a shock swoop for former Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock as a replacement for Jonathan Woodgate, who has come under scrutiny for the Teessiders’ dismal run of form in the Championship. As … Read more

Derby County beating Cardiff to sign this 19-year-old Scottish prodigy would be a terrific move for the future

Why Derby County should beat Cardiff City to Luke McCowan According to Football Insider (h/t Derbyshire Live), Derby County have been linked with a move for Scottish starlet Luke McCowan, who currently plies his trade with Ayr United in the Scottish Championship. Apart from the Rams, Cardiff City are also keeping close tabs on the … Read more

Cardiff City have completed a smart piece of business by signing 30-year-old star for free – solves a key issue

Why signing Armand Traore is a smart move by Cardiff City According to Wales Online, Cardiff City have completed the signing of free-agent left-back Armand Traore on a short-term deal until January. The 30-year-old, who spent the second half of the 2017-18 campaign on loan at Cardiff City from Nottingham Forest, made four appearances during … Read more

Cardiff City signing this fiery 26-year-old star would help Warnock deal with Glatzel’s lack of impact – Agreed?

Why Cardiff City should go back in the market for Famara Diedhiou According to a previous report from Wales Online during the summer transfer window, Cardiff City were interested in signing Senegalese striker Famara Diedhiou from Bristol City. The same report added that Neil Warnock was keen to bring in attacking reinforcements prior to the … Read more

Cardiff City signing this 19-year-old goalkeeping marvel for free would be a wise move in the long run

Why Cardiff City should snap up exciting prospect Curtis Anderson According to claims from reliable journalist Alan Nixon of The Sun, Cardiff City have been credited with an interest in teenage goalkeeper Curtis Anderson, who is currently a free agent after departing second-tier United States outfit Charlotte Independence.  Born in Barrow, the 19-year-old started his … Read more

Cardiff City would fare better if they drop interest in this 22-year-old attacker who is also being chased by rivals

Why Cardiff City should look at better players than Randell Williams According to Wales Online, Cardiff City have been credited with an interest in Exeter City winger Randell Williams, with the report suggesting that Bluebirds’ manager Neil Warnock is keen to add more depth to his attacking ranks.  Cardiff, though, are not the only Championship … Read more

Cardiff City making a January move for this solid Ligue 1 star would solve a key problem for Neil Warnock

Wy Cardiff City should go for Younousse Sankhare in January In July, the BBC had claimed that Cardiff City were one of the clubs interested in signing Bordeaux midfielder Younousse Sankhare in the summer. However, a deal didn’t materialise and the midfielder has since stayed put at Bordeaux. Younousse Sankhare, 29, who began his career … Read more

Cardiff City’s latest 18-year-old signing may have gone under the radar but here’s why he has a big future

Cardiff City new boy Tavio Kouakou d’Almeida could have a big future According to Wales Online, Cardiff City completed the signing of French right-back Tavio Kouakou d’Almeida a few days back but the transfer completely went under the radar. However, the 18-year-old’s mysterious appearance on the bench in the Bluebirds’ 3-0 defeat at the hands … Read more

Cardiff City taking a gamble on this 25-year-old Birmingham City star could pay off nicely for Neil Warnock

Why Cardiff City should take a gamble on Birmingham City’s Isaac Vassell According to a report from BBC, Cardiff City are interested in signing Birmingham City forward Isaac Vassell. Isaac Vassell, 25, was snapped up by Luton Town from Truro City back in July 2016. The player netted 16 goals in 55 games during his … Read more