Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan says that those who say he does not care about the club are “wrong” and that the club has begun a review of “several structures and practices” following relegation.

Cardiff were relegated from the Championship following a 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion and will play their first League One campaign in 22 years next season.

Parts of the Cardiff fanbase protested Tan’s ownership of the club during Saturday’s draw.

Following relegation, the Cardiff City Supporter’s Trust called for more communication between the fan representatives and the Cardiff board, with “urgent change needed.”

Part of a statement read: “We are also disappointed that Vincent Tan has made only minimal and very infrequent contact with the club fans to discuss issues and listen to fans views and concerns.

“There has therefore been virtually no opportunity for fans to speak to the person who appears to be the sole decision maker on key issues at the club.

“As a matter of urgency we are requesting a meeting between Vincent Tan and the elected fan bodies to discuss the failings which have culminated in our relegation to hear what fundamental changes are going to be put in place throughout the club from top to bottom to avoid further failings in future.

“Continuing the failings of the past that have led to us celebrating our 125th anniversary with a relegation are not going to turn around our fortunes on the pitch.

“Big changes are needed, and needed now, to avoid a further downward spiral in the fortunes of the club that we fans love.”

In his own statement, Tan has defended himself in the face of criticism.

“To say I don’t care is wrong and I strongly push back on that,” he said via the club website.

“I watch every game and speak to the board and manager before and after each one. My family will tell you: I kick every ball!”

Tan has also announced a “period of review” at the capital club.

“To lose our place in the Championship is upsetting,” the statement continued.

“The important thing is that we regain it at the earliest opportunity and I would like to take this chance to tell you that I am committed to getting us back. A period of review is being undertaken; a permanent manager and management team will be appointed in the coming weeks.

“As a point of developing strategy, our Board of Directors have begun internal discussions with executive management and staff to strategise and plan for the summer and new season.”

 

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