Chopra: Cardiff should copy Swans
FORMER Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra says the Bluebirds should follow Swansea’s example when appointing their new manager.
Mick Mccarthy was sacked on Saturday after eight defeats on the spin. The hunt is on for the man to replace the veteran boss, and Chopra believes his old side should do what Swansea have done and go for a youthful appointment.
“For me I would look no further than Mark Hudson who was the captain at Cardiff for many years, he lived in the area, he’s done his coaching badges, he’s studying the game, I think he would be a great option,” he said.
“You look at what Russell Martin’s
done for Swansea and how they play football, you’ve got to give these guys a chance. Why keep going for someone more experienced?
“Cardiff City have done that for many years and it’s not worked out, so they’ve got to try and look at something different.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United loan man Ethan Laird says he is “loving it” at Swansea.
The youngster joined Swansea at the start to the season for the entire 2021-22 campaign. It is safe to say he has been a real hit both on and off the pitch in South Wales.
Speaking to World Football Index, Laird said: “I’m loving my time on loan at this moment. It’s a step on my journey that is needed. I have lots of dreams and aspirations.
“Of course I want to be a Manchester United player, but I have to work towards that step by step and that’s what I’m aiming to do now in every training session and in every match.”
Speaking on his current spell with Swansea, Laird spoke on the benefits of playing first-team football in comparison to playing with United’s youth teams.
Laird said: “It’s a great learning opportunity for me. Under-23 football is competitive too but playing first-team football is a different challenge.
“You are playing against established professionals and I’ve learned a lot from that.
“For example, the boss has taught me how to protect myself when I’m going for headers. I remember against Burnley, I won a header but ended up on the ground afterwards as I didn’t use my arms to protect myself from a fall after winning the challenge.
“It’s an eye-opener as a young player because every little detail will help me in my development. Every single challenge and every successful game matters when you are playing men’s football, and if the manager puts his trust in me then it’s vital that I repay that faith.
“I’m loving it and I cannot wait to learn even more during my time here.”