5 Reasons Cardiff City Were Daft To Sack Malky Mackay (Despite Solskjaer Appointment)
4. The Balance Between Attack And Defence Is Key
Solksjaer has already talked about playing attacking football since he has arrived. Of course, thats largely saying all the right things that will endear him to fans. However, its important to remember that football games are won in the doing and not the talking. Plenty of novice Premier League managers have found out to their cost about the dangers of being too attacking. I thought Mackay had the balance spot on with great defensive organisation combined with the ability to hurt teams on the break and perhaps being more adventurous at home. It may take the Norwegian a bit of time to adjust in finding the right way to play in this league so this is a risky move. A move that is very risky for Tan, because if the Bluebirds do get relegated this season its pretty clear that fans will say it was because Mackay was sacked.
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