Siam69 26,876 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29251325 BBC Scotland Dundee boss Paul Hartley has turned down the opportunity to manage Cardiff City, BBC Scotland has learned. The Welsh club contacted Dundee to speak to Hartley, 37, about replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who stepped down as manager after nine months in charge. "Manager Paul Hartley has long-term plans to stay at Dundee Football Club," the club said in a statement. "Paul is committed to the club and is looking forward and focused on the upcoming derby matches this week." “The club and Paul see the solid foundation which has already been put in place as the beginning of a long-term plan which will see Paul at the helm of the club for years to come” Hartley left Alloa Athletic to take over at Dens Park in February. Under the former Scotland midfielder, Dundee are unbeaten in six Scottish Premiership games this season. "As a club, we are not surprised that speculation linking Paul to other clubs has come up due to the fantastic job he continues to do at Dens Park," added the Dens Park club. "The club and Paul see the solid foundation which has already been put in place as the beginning of a long-term plan which will see Paul at the helm of the club for years to come." Speculation had mounted that Solskjaer would be sacked by Cardiff owner Vincent Tan after winning only two of their opening seven games in the English Championship this season. Solskjaer, 41, decided to step down after holding talks with chairman Mehmet Dalman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good on him, Going to a job like that will only spell disaster for whoever takes it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,540 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good on him, Going to a job like that will only spell disaster for whoever takes it.imo he's a loonball for not taking it, even if he took cardiff to the playoffs (given where they are the now) his stock would rocket in england, instead he's staying at a tiny 2nd rate dundee club in a league where they will hope to simply avoid relegation Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 He will probably be the next tim boss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Aye so he has.Bit more compensation to Dundee and he'll be on his way to Cardiff if they seriously want him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,876 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 He will probably be the next tim boss.My thinking, as well.I'll never forget him seriously and intentionally raking Barry's dodgy ankle with his studs in a game against them, scum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I remember billy Reid turning down the Swansea Job to stay with hamilton and look how that's turned out Silly decision Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Need to get the eyes tested I thought that said Hateley Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 imo he's a loonball for not taking it, even if he took cardiff to the playoffs (given where they are the now) his stock would rocket in england, instead he's staying at a tiny 2nd rate dundee club in a league where they will hope to simply avoid relegationI dont think Alex Ferguson could get Cardiff into the play offs nevermind Paul Hartley, A club severely on a downward spiral. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEST-Simples 5 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Is TLB not in the running for this job then??????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Is TLB not in the running for this job then??????? Waiting for van gaal to walk away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,613 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Ah well he can always get a job as a scarecrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Think he turned down an interview .The little cunt probably thinks he is going to get the beggar job .Typical beggar media reporting that he knocked back the job . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,333 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 My thinking, as well.I'll never forget him seriously and intentionally raking Barry's dodgy ankle with his studs in a game against them, scum!Barry had a few digs at him too, grew up the best of pals and still are very close, its the nature of the divide omce you cross the white lines, two tribes going to war, no more no less Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,336 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 McCulloch wanted to punch his cunt in after they beat us in the league cup final. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Bawbag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Shame. Would love to see him fail down in England. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 You'd be daft to take it.A club that have looked determined to self-destruct for the last 18 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymorrison1 1,033 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Iirc he was close to coming to rangers after the ricarton 3 nonsense. However, his boyhood heroes, the tarriers came in first. No hassles for me. A decent player, done the easy things well. Like lambert.He's only had like less than a 100 games as a manager, he done well, but, I'm questioning if he that good.I'm sure he will do well at Dundee, but he not really up against a lot up there does he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billys on the wall 36 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Waiting on Delia getting the sack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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