Cardiff City confirm Russell Slade as new manager

Russell Slade has given his first press conference as Cardiff City's new manager, and confirmed that caretaker Scott Young will be assistant manager.

Co-caretaker Danny Gabbidon has gone back to his role as player-coach, and Slade said that the remainder of his backroom staff will be sorted out in the next 48 hours.

The new manager met the media for the first time this morning, and also said that, while owner Vincent Tan can have his opinions on team selection, it will be Slade himself who picks the team.

Football fans have taken to Twitter to have their say on the news that former Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade has been appointed the new manager of Cardiff City.

It comes as Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer resigned from his role as club boss last month.

Slade will be officially unveiled at a press conference in the Vale of Glamorgan this morning.

Cardiff City boss Vincent Tan has urged fans to 'give Russell a chance' as the club's new manager.

Russell Slade was named as Cardiff City's manager this evening, after weeks of speculation about his involvement with the club.

The appointment comes after the departure of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer last month.

Cardiff City have confirmed ex-Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade as their new manager.

It comes after weeks of speculation over who would take on the role since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in September.

Cardiff City go into their game against Brighton tonight with Danny Gabbidon and Scott Young still in temporary charge, despite on going speculation that former Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade could take the job permanently.

The Bluebirds travel to Brighton after beating Sheffield Wednesday over the weekend.