2 weeks Ago By Wales Online
Sacked Cardiff City boss Omer Riza has spoken for the first time since being axed by the club with just three games of the season left. Riza leaves with the Bluebirds in deep relegation trouble - a situation he inherited from former boss Erol Bulut but has been unable to turn around despite a promising start as interim boss. Riza says he is convinced Cardiff will survive in the Championship and pointed to his memorable moments, while thanking the players and fans.
He had been forced to make another statement before his final match in charge against Sheffield United after labelling some critical supporters "clueless" in a press conference. READ MORE: Aaron Ramsey now favourite to become permanent Cardiff City manager as survival odds improve READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk's huge net worth, stunning wife and £4m mansion he rented from Man Utd legend Following his dismissal on Saturday he thanked fans for supporting him through the difficult loss of his father earlier this year. He also offered advice to everyone at the club, telling them they must all unite as Aaron Ramsey takes charge for a three-game rescue mission.
Riza said: "I would like to take this time to reflect on this season so far. "Firstly I would like to thank TanSri and the board for the opportunity given to me to steer Cardiff City away from relegation. "Although not quite there yet I firmly believe we will survive.
"I would also like to thank the players who I had a great relationship with and staff for their continued drive and togetherness to achieve this. "This season I have had the pleasure of introducing our youngsters at the club on a regular basis which will hopefully give Cardiff City something to really talk about in the future. "The staff around the ground and stadium have all been supportive throughout and I wish you all the very best.
"To the fans I would like to say I hope we enjoyed some moments , The Jacks at home, Watford's 18 game unbeaten run that we stopped, Plymouths 5-0 win , and other memorable moments. "The support you gave me after the loss of my father Josh is one I will never forget and appreciate. "The city, the club, the fans , players and board , you can only do this if you do it together .
"Thank you for everything The Ups and the Downs will make us stronger . "CityAsOne.".
