Erol Bulut says pressure is finally lifted off Cardiff City stars and names what he doesn’t want to see again
The Bluebirds boss hopes the win over the Potters proves a turning point for his attacking stars
Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut hopes his attacking stars can turn a corner following Saturday’s win over Stoke City.
Kion Etete’s early header put Cardiff in front, their first goal in five attempts at home, and his first since September, before Karlan Grant doubled the lead with a smart finish just after half an hour.
Jun-ho Bae pulled one back for Stoke just before the interval, but the Bluebirds held on to halt a winless run of six games at Cardiff City Stadium.
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And having seen his side struggle for goals in front of their own fans in the last few weeks, Bulut hopes the win over the Potters could prove a turning point.
“For offensive players it’s always if you make a good assist or score, you get confidence,” Bulut said. “If you miss many chances, it’s difficult to get the confidence. You will not try the next time you should. That’s why I’m satisfied with this and I hope our guys continue like that.
“But football is pressure. Our job is pressure. This how we have to live. Whether it’s the manager or the player. OK, sometimes it’s not good to have so much pressure, especially when you are young as a player. So, how to handle it. At home there’s been a bit of pressure because it’s been a long time since we have won. This makes pressure.
