City keen on Dan the man
The Scot went up for an aerial challenge but was deemed to have committed a foul himself by referee Stephen Martin, much to the frustration of Cardiff’s boss who was later charged with misconduct by the Football Association. What Warnock said about the incident “I’ve been in the game 37 years and I’ve never been sent off for something like this,” said the Cardiff manager .
“He gave a free-kick against Paterson and it never should have been. I said to the fourth official he’s arched his back, it’s similar to one in the first half. I find it amazing, 69-years-old and I’ve never been sent off for anything trivial like that.
“The fans might have enjoyed it. Someone usually gets sent off at Reading.” Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Cardiff City January 1, 2018 Having lost three Championship games on the bounce, the Bluebirds look set to get 2018 off to a perfect start as Joe Ralls struck the opener from the penalty spot at Loftus Road, but goals from Matt Smith and Paul Smyth capped off an impressive turnaround for the Hoops.
But it wasn’t after the Bluebirds thought they should have gone back to South Wales with at least a point after Junior Hoilett had an 80th minute strike chalked out by referee Tim Robinson. What Warnock said about the incident “We’re bound to be deflated,” said Warnock.
“I suppose it’s alright when we look at it on a television but the ref’s in a good position, I’ve just been to see him.
“He thinks it’s deflected but it’s clearly Scowen who’s touched it and he can’t be offside.
“The linesman asked him who played the ball and I don’t think he knew really. He thought it might have been deflected which would have been offside. But it wasn’t deflected. Scowen’s played the ball.” Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Cardiff City January 20, 2018 Warnock headed to his home city full of confidence as the Bluebirds finally ended their miserable festive run with a home win against Sunderland. And after a tight affair, the Bluebirds could well have left Hillsborough with all three points had Kenneth Zohore not been penalised for winning a battle of strength with Jordan Thorniley before lashing into the Wednesday net. What Warnock said about the incident “That’s a goal, isn’t it?” said Warnock.
“That’s never a foul in a million years. I don’t know what (referees) see.
“In the old days they wouldn’t have even thought about that being a foul.
“I think he just felt sorry for the defender really because Ken was that strong he just brushed him off.” Cardiff City 0-2 Man City - January 28, 2018 It was a game that Man City showed their Premier League class, although the match itself will only be remembered for Joe Bennett’s horror tackle on Leroy Sane.
The left-back was later sent off for a nasty challenge on Brahim Diaz in injury time , but while his side were heavily criticised for their physical approach, Warnock was quick to highlight how Pep Guardiola’s side had a mean streak of their own.
The Yorkshireman was particularly frustrated with an incident between Kevin De Bruyne and Wales international Jazz Richards. What Warnock said about the incident “I wish they would have put a slow still of Kevin De Bruyne’s tackle and studs on Jazz Richards,” explained the Cardiff boss.
“We were unlucky on the day because Chelsea and Newcastle was the only other game and that was a damp squib.” Millwall 1-1 Cardiff City - February 9, 2018 Having taken an early lead through Junior Hoilett at The Den, the Bluebirds were pegged back as Lee Gregory stuck a leveller five minutes before half-time. But Cardiff undoubtedly should have left with all three points after Sol Bamba’s acrobatic effort struck the back of the net in the dying embers of the game. The Ivorian’s effort though did not count as referee Keith Stroud brought play back for a foul on left-back Joe Bennett on the edge of the area when an advantage should have been played. What Warnock said about the incident “What can you say?” fumed Warnock. “He’s had a bad day at the office hasn’t he.
“I like Keith, I think he’s a good ref, but tonight his concentration levels must have been minus. Not just the goal he’s disallowed, which I can accept if he blows straight away when (Bennett) goes down, but he looks where the ball’s gone, carries on, looks and looks as Bamba is kicking it he blows. Yes I have (spoken to the referee). I think he’ll say he was disappointed he’s made a mistake. He didn’t see Sol in the box. He didn’t see he was going to shoot. It’s quite understandable, he’s only 6ft 4. It’s easy to understand why he can’t see him.” CARDIFF City have been linked with a move for Wigan Athletic defender Donervon Daniels. Neil Warnock recruited four players during the course of the January transfer window, although his only defensive reinforcement came after deadline day as the Bluebirds secured the services of Armand Traore on loan from Nottingham Forest .
And claim Cardiff, Norwich City and Sunderland have all tracked central defender Daniels with a view to signing him in the summer.
The 24-year-old’s contract with the Latics expires in the summer, and he is now able to hold talks with potential suitors given that he has not signed a new deal at the DW Stadium. Daniels spent the first half of the 2017-18 campaign on loan with Rochdale, featuring 18 times.