" THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30th 2010 UPDATE "

The club secured a new sponsorship deal with Go Compare this week to advertise their logo on the back of the playing shorts for the remainder of the season. This is the second time that they have sponsored City's shorts the last time being 2007/2008 season when we reached the FA Cup Final.

This particular deal has secured City a cool £100k for the coffers. On the subject of advertising we are literally seeing the fruits of having Vincent Tan as our major backer, as those who were at the game on Tuesday will have seen the new advertising around the ground of his sales company, Cosway. This was first revealed back in May http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewt ... =2&t=14882 and I understand that VT is still keen to use the logo and company name on next seasons shirts, when the current deal with SBOBET expires.

Vincent Tan, who was present at both the Millwall and Palace games used the time he was here to see for himself how the club is run and who is running it. VT is a shrewd businessman and makes decisions which will prove unpopular with some but he is determined along with TG to run it correctly and within budget. As well as many staff members at the club being on casual contracts for months, others have been made redundant this week. People in high positions at the club and on considerable wages have been made redundant. The Malaysians are cut throat businessmen and will not run a business like a charity, staff will work for their money and certain people have now been told they will take on more responsibilty than they previously had, actually roles have been coupled and will now be done by less staff. No more jobs for the boys like we had under the Ridsdale regime and if people are not up to the task they will find themselves on the dole queue.

VT has injected a further £1.5million into the club and this means the wages have been paid on time today and the money is available to pay the tax bill on time again. The monthly outgoings to the creditors will all be paid on time too. Without Vincent Tan and TG this club would be down and out as a result of the Ridsdale regime, PR had exploited every avenue of income prior to his departure and this included spending nearly every penny of the 17,000 season tickets sold for this season. The Malaysians receive very little income from ticket sales if you compare it to the money they put in frequently and then pay out but I am told that VT was "thrilled and excited" and "overwhelmed" by the crowd chanting "Do the Ayatollah, Vincent".

It is important that we continue to back VT and TG and show them they have the support of the fans by turning out in the thousands for each game as we have done all season. Vincent Tan has told DJ that he is able to bring in more loan players if he feels it is necessary and that there will be money made available in January for the big push, this would sound like music to the ears of DJ, it is what he has wanted for previous seasons and it seems that his wishes are coming true. Obviously this brings added pressure and DJ knows like everyone else at the club, they want success and he must deliver it.

DJ is delighted that he is able to call on Craig Bellamy for Saturday's game against Barnsley, now that Craig has been training for the first time in weeks with the rest of the squad. Olofinjana has felt no ill effects from Tuesday's game and will keep hios place in the team. Saturday may be a touch too early for Chops but he has been making excellent progress. Danny Drinkwater and Chris Riggott should both be available for selection after the international break.

After successfully negotiating Darcy Blake's contract, DJ is hopeful that Whitts will sign his contract over the next few days.

The owner of the Ninian Park Pub, John Bassett, met with Annis today to discuss the concerns fans have had about the Ninian Park Pub, during the conversation John said that he will be adding many more Cardiff City pictures and memorabilla in the lounge. John wants the City fans in there and is delighted that this forum members meets there and he stated he wants to work with us and will listen to our concerns and ideas, which I think is fantastic. John has doubled the amount of staff behind the bar and in the lounge to cut the waiting times. Hopefully City fans will embrace the Pub and give it every chance of success or it could eventually become a block flats.The pub offers good food at excellent prices in a family friendly atmosphere and also the pub will now stock all of Annis Abraham's books for sale 7 days a week.

This constant good news is making me queezy.

Great report cheers Carl

fair play carl that is awesome hats off to you

Go compare on the players arses - hope they are getting a discount on Bothroyds as nobody will see his logo.

Great Update Carl, just logged on in time,

Though Bellers was out for the Wales games, what happens if he plays for us Sat

Thanks very much once again Carl for the update. Any names we might know who have been given the boot?
These malaysians are very much our saviours.

This is the best update yet - it kicks ass!

I echo Carl's sentiments about VT ang TG - we should makes some huge banners, the likes of which have never been seen at CCS, with their names on them.

Also great and shocking news about the business actually being run like a business. No doubt there was a lot of detritus left behind after Bob Risdale's years at the helm that needed to be swept up and put out in the trash on the sidewalk.

thnx carl for another excellent update

Great Update Carl, just logged on in time,

Though Bellers was out for the Wales games, what happens if he plays for us Sat

He will not play for Wales regardless of whether he plays on Saturday.

Go compare on the players arses - hope they are getting a discount on Bothroyds as nobody will see his logo.

great news, ship out all the old div 3 staff that are on high wages are do feck all, i they could get rid of a few more jobsworth too

HAHAHA your time has come cunts, it will be run like a proper football club, well done VT and TG

thers gotta be a song there somewhere with the words Go Compare and Cardiff City and/or Bloobirds

Thanks for the update again Carl.

Any news on the Malaysians taking their interest further and launching a takeover for the club or are they still seeing how the other shareholders will react?

Thanks very much once again Carl for the update. Any names we might know who have been given the boot?
These malaysians are very much our saviours.

Yes and I am sure over the next few days, Hours possibly or even minutes the names will appear on the net.

Just one thing to clarify is it 'Go Compare' on the back of the shirts or shorts

GREAT NEWS Carl and as usual a FANTASTIC UPDATE

Cheers Carl, some good stuff once again mate.

Cheers Carl, very encouraging.

Can we bring in any more loanees before January?

Cheers Carl, very encouraging.

Can we bring in any more loanees before January?

Yes we can Ian

Cheers Carl, very encouraging.

Can we bring in any more loanees before January?

Yes we can Ian

Then I would imagine he will be scouting the premier for those that did not make the sqauds.

Great update Carl

You should get this in the local press so the next time the chant goes up of Vincent Tan to do the Ayatollah, they know who he is and what he means to the club

Nice one Carl. Can/ will DJ strenghten on loan, any names
in the frame?

carl, great update as usual mate

have you heard any names jones is after in the loan market?

good to see the staff situation being sorted,,, those jobs were never there in the begining, untill pr found jobs for his mates,,,is this keith harris still at the club,,,, what about 2nd stadium manager,,,,, whos gone? ,, its a good update,, the malaysians are doing a superb job and cheers carl , for the update, much apreciated

ffs Carl. I hate the go compare adverts. Would much rather us have the meerkat on our arses.

Tan out.

Cheers once again carl great stuff

greatn news
SIMPLES

carl, great update as usual mate

have you heard any names jones is after in the loan market?

Dyer - there's a 3 month deal on the table.

Stupid, if you ask me. We don'y need another one of these floaty midfield type players.

Thanks Sir Carl Curtis

cheers carl, thought i posted earlier off fone, but i couldnt have