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Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:59 pm

montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
maccydee wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.

Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.

Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.

The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?

There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?

God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.


Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.


They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .


Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?

It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.

Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.

He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.


I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.

Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.

As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.

As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.


Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?


Asking or looking?

Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.

The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Fri Jan 30, 2026 4:08 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
maccydee wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.

Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.

Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.

The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?

There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?

God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.


Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.


They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .


Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?

It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.

Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.

He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.


I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.

Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.

As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.

As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.


Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?


Asking or looking?

Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.

The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.



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Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 11:04 am

montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
maccydee wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.

Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.

Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.

The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?

There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?

God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.


Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.


They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .


Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?

It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.

Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.

He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.


I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.

Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.

As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.

As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.


Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?


Asking or looking?

Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.

The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.



This

ACTIVELY looking, then! ;)

Doesn’t suggest he’s not trying or being told ‘no!’ at either end, does it? :ayatollah:

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 11:29 am

Sven wrote:
montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
maccydee wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.

Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.

Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.

The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?

There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?

God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.


Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.


They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .


Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?

It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.

Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.

He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.


I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.

Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.

As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.

As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.


Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?


Asking or looking?

Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.

The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.



This

ACTIVELY looking, then! ;)

Doesn’t suggest he’s not trying or being told ‘no!’ at either end, does it? :ayatollah:


Seen the other thread on the same subject?

Absolute bonkers.

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 3:38 pm

WE NEED TO STREGTHEN

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Sat Jan 31, 2026 5:09 pm

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Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 6:00 pm

After watching that today I'm convinced we need a few fresh faces especially a left back and a back up target man Robinson cant play that role it really hinderd us today the ball constantly coming back at us

I'd hate the reason we fail this season is down to not investing a little in the next 48 hours

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:34 pm

Blue since 1981 wrote:After watching that today I'm convinced we need a few fresh faces especially a left back and a back up target man Robinson cant play that role it really hinderd us today the ball constantly coming back at us

I'd hate the reason we fail this season is down to not investing a little in the next 48 hours



100% Need New Faces, I feel for BBM big time.

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:43 pm

We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:47 pm

montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.


Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:03 pm

BBM needs to be backed annis we need 3 players LB, winger and a striker ( TAN BACK YOUR MANAGER) THE CLOCK IS TICKING!!!!

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:18 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.


Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty



Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:20 pm

montyblue wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.


Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty



Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .



Yes I see Salech missing a few more at least.

Rubin is not ready yet.

Lawlor still out

Tanner / Robinson not doing that well

Davies well Hmmm

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:25 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.


Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty



Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .



Yes I see Salech missing a few more at least.

Rubin is not ready yet.

Lawlor still out

Tanner / Robinson not doing that well

Davies well Hmmm


Davies has added goals but never gets enough time and he only has speed his ball control sometimes is like a baby elephant with the ball.

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:32 pm

montyblue wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.


Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty



Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .



Yes I see Salech missing a few more at least.

Rubin is not ready yet.

Lawlor still out

Tanner / Robinson not doing that well

Davies well Hmmm


Davies has added goals but never gets enough time and he only has speed his ball control sometimes is like a baby elephant with the ball.





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Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:52 pm

With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:56 pm

We’ve needed signings from January the 1st,most teams in league 1 over the last few years have spent money ready for the next season,Wrexham,Birmingham and stuff,but we won’t strike when the irons hot,we’ll just mess about all the time and say we’ve got a plan and stuff,the quicker the board goes the better,there’s no forward planning they don’t care ,because how would this squad do in the championship?

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:01 pm

Blue since 1981 wrote:With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance

To be fair, he’s under a lot of pressure to perform when he is given so much limited game-time

Sadly, we don’t have time to give him an extended run to test out my belief that he’s a very good player in the right position, and the irony is that would require us to be in mid-table ‘safety’ with little to play for; and none of us wants that currently, do we? :ayatollah:

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:09 pm

Sven wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance

To be fair, he’s under a lot of pressure to perform when he is given so much limited game-time

Sadly, we don’t have time to give him an extended run to test out my belief that he’s a very good player in the right position, and the irony is that would require us to be in mid-table ‘safety’ with little to play for; and none of us wants that currently, do we? :ayatollah:

Hes no where near as bad as people make out, his first touch is brilliant he has pace to get passed his man and he's capable of nicking a goal, I'm sure he will contribute before the season is over

Re: BBM: “ THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES WE CAN STRENGTHEN THIS JA

Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:27 pm

Blue since 1981 wrote:
Sven wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance

To be fair, he’s under a lot of pressure to perform when he is given so much limited game-time

Sadly, we don’t have time to give him an extended run to test out my belief that he’s a very good player in the right position, and the irony is that would require us to be in mid-table ‘safety’ with little to play for; and none of us wants that currently, do we? :ayatollah:

Hes no where near as bad as people make out, his first touch is brilliant he has pace to get passed his man and he's capable of nicking a goal, I'm sure he will contribute before the season is over


This isn't the system for an off-the-shoulder striker, we would need to change the game plan and pass into space much earlier.
We have a team of passers, so it should be easy enough.
IMO his best position is a wide forward in a 433, BBM's 4231 means you are a possession based midfileder than forward.
There is definitely a decent player in there