Cardiff City have released a statement today stating that Russell Slade will move to Head of Football after tomorrow's final Championship game of the season.
Slade has taken City to a minimum tiop eight position (possibly 7th if we don't lose tomorrow) but there has been an undercurrent of feeling that he was not the man to take us forward.
The club have made that decision for the fans and have rewarded Slade with the dignity of a new role upstairs rather than the ignomy of being sacked.
Slade has obviously delivered a solid trustworthy job in the eyes of Vincent Tan who said: 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. I also feel that he can help us create additional synergy between Cardiff City and our sister clubs."
Russell Slade said: “I’d like to express my sincerest of thanks to Tan Sri Vincent Tan for giving me the opportunity to join this Football Club back in 2014.
“I feel that we’ve made progress on and off the field during this time, achieving stability and giving the Club solid ground on which to move forward.
“I’m therefore very pleased to accept the new position of Head of Football, which allows me to play my part in our future.”
Cardiff are therefore looking for a new manager / head coach with Craig Bellamy the name that keeps cropping up in fans and media conversations.
Speculate away.