Omer Riza Doesn’t Dismiss Ryan Wintle’s January Return to Cardiff City

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza stated that he is not dismissing the possibility of Ryan Wintle rejoining the club, though he suggested Wintle might be hesitant to return to the Bluebirds given concerns over insufficient playing time. Wintle, who has made 12 appearances for Millwall, moved there on loan after falling out of favour under former manager Erol Bulut. Riza elaborated, stating, “The potential for that to happen [Wintle returning in January] could be there, but when Ryan left the building it’s because he wanted to play more football regularly and that could probably be a potential issue again if he came back in the building and that could bring frustrations with it.” He added, “Currently we have three, four, five midfielders in the building, granted there are a few injuries. Ryan Wintle is a good player. He has gone out on loan, he has played here a while and he has got good qualities.” In other news, Riza indicated that young player Joel Colwill could advance to a higher tier of football, following his impressive performance this season with Cheltenham Town. The 20-year-old Wales youth international has contributed to nine goals in 24 appearances for Cheltenham and received a nomination for League Two player of the month. Riza expressed his view that Colwill should continue his loan spell, ideally with a team in League One. “Joel has been excellent,” Riza commented. “We are always keeping an eye on him and watching games, casting an eye, making sure we are talking to him.”