So here we are, the season well and truly over. QPR, Norwich City and yes i can't believe i'm writing this Swansea are promoted to play in the Premier League and us Bluebirds are left assessing what is in reality a massive opportunity missed. So what happened and why are we left looking at our bitterest rivals with nothing but jealousy as they enjoy open-top bus parades and civic receptions?
I believe the fundamental problem facing Cardiff City lies in the mindset of our football club, there appears to be some sort of glass ceiling that we reach consistently and although that ceiling has no doubt risen in these last few years it's most definately still there. There have been many clubs (smaller than ours) who have managed to cross that holiest of finishing lines and reach the promised land of riches and glory a.k.a The Premier League whilst we have consistently fallen at the last hurdle. For any fan who's been to watch Cardiff for any length of time then you'll have to agree that this pyschological weakness is by no means a new thing, we have experienced last minute goals and heart-wrenching defeats time and time again and there never seems to be an extended period of time with Cardiff where things are calm and there's a confidence about the club.
Dave Jones as we all know paid the price for what was ultimately failure and was sacked and although i for one was advocating one more season for him i can honestly say i think he's achieved all he could. I thank him from the bottom of my heart as do most other City fans for taking us further than anyone has in 40 odd years but now is the time for change. We gambled last year with big loan signings and wages galore and that gamble failed. It's time for some new ideas and a new ethos at the club.
No more late-night drinking sessions before big games, no more bottling it at the last minute and no more bad blood with the local press (that works both ways). The ego's have left Cardiff City and now its time to once again to try not to get too absorbed in the silly season (yeah right) speculation and support the new manager whoever he may be.
I'll be there was the motto for last season'c campaign and as much as i hate to say it, it stands for the next 50 for me too. Support the boys and Make.Some.Noise.
