MX23RW : Thursday, January 30 02:45:20| >> :600:139037:139037:

Cardiff City offer Russell Slade head of football post instead of manager

Russell Slade will leave his role as Cardiff City manager to become head of football.

Cardiff City have announced that Russell Slade will leave his role as first-team manager to become head of football.

In a statement, Cardiff said that they had made the decision to "re-structure [their] first-team coaching staff".

Slade, whose future was up in the air, has accepted the offer to become head of football, ensuring that "all football decisions remain in trusted and experienced hands".

Cardiff owner Vincent Tan told the club website: "I'd like to thank Russell for his efforts since his appointment here in October 2014.

"Since then, we have seen stabilisation and progression, both on and off the field. Crucially, he is a man who I have been able to trust.

"Russell's contribution has been significant, and I'm pleased that he's accepted this new position to stay at the football club. He will help us as we look towards the future and begin shaping our squad for the new season."

Slade will take charge of his final match against Birmingham City tomorrow, with the Bluebirds seventh in the table but with no chance of getting into the playoffs.

ID:272122: cacheID:272122:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2017:
Written by
Pascal Lemesre
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Steve Evans shrugs during the FA Cup game between Watford and Leeds United on February 20, 2016
Read Next:
Leeds duo among monthly nominees
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leeds UnitedLeeds29179353193460
2Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd29186540211958
3Burnley29151223692757
4Sunderland291510442241855
5West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom291014538251344
6Middlesbrough29128947361144
7Blackburn RoversBlackburn29126113228442
8Bristol City29101183734341
9Watford29125124041-141
10Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds29118104245-341
11Norwich CityNorwich29109104842639
12Coventry CityCoventry29108113938138
13Queens Park RangersQPR2991193237-538
14Millwall29910102826237
15Preston North EndPreston2981383236-437
16Oxford UnitedOxford Utd2999113343-1036
17Swansea CitySwansea2997133240-834
18Cardiff CityCardiff29710123344-1131
19Hull City2978143038-829
20Stoke CityStoke29611122636-1029
21Portsmouth2978143652-1629
22Derby CountyDerby2976163240-827
23Luton TownLuton2975172948-1926
24Plymouth ArgylePlymouth29410152762-3522


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!