Jones nearly a Baggie
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed former Wolves boss Dave Jones almost left Ninian Park to cross the Black Country divide and join Albion.Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed former Wolves boss Dave Jones almost left Ninian Park to cross the Black Country divide and join Albion. Jones was on Albion's wishlist to replace Bryan Robson as manager following his departure from The Hawthorns in September. Tony Mowbray was eventually appointed Robson's successor, but Ridsdale admitted he had to fight tooth and nail to keep Jones in south Wales. "We were very close to losing Dave, I had a long chat with him and he wanted assurances about the financial stability of the club," said Ridsdale. Read the full story in the Express & Star
Jones was on Albion's wishlist to replace Bryan Robson as manager following his departure from The Hawthorns in September.
Tony Mowbray was eventually appointed Robson's successor, but Ridsdale admitted he had to fight tooth and nail to keep Jones in south Wales.
"We were very close to losing Dave, I had a long chat with him and he wanted assurances about the financial stability of the club," said Ridsdale."At the time, it was difficult to give him that assurance because we hadn't resolved some of the issues. He asked me whether I thought we'd be successful in restructuring the club and getting the new stadium scheme signed off by the council.
"I gave him my word that I thought it was possible and achievable and Dave said on that basis he would want to remain part of Cardiff, because that's why he'd joined."