Resolute Mackay waiting for showdown talks with Tan

Malky Mackay does not expect crunch talks with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan to take place until the end of the week, saying he has had two attempts to meet with the Malaysian rebuffed.

Mackay had been widely expected to be sacked by Tan after the owner sent him an email last week criticising his managerial abilities and concluding with an ultimatum that the Scot resign, or face being dismissed.

Mackay has stated on several occasions he will not resign and his departure looked imminent after the weekend loss at Liverpool.