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Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 4:44 pm

Having started pre-season training with the U21s, Roko Simic is now training with the First Team.

Kion Etete remains training with the U21s, ahead of a loan move.

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 4:51 pm

This is interesting.

Can this mean BBM wants to take a closer look at Simic in the first team because he might see something in him?

Alternatively, this might mean BBM has been told he will be given no funds to bring another striker in, so he has no choice but to take a look at Simic.

I'm fearing it could be the latter.

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 5:00 pm

Tonteg Bluebird wrote:This is interesting.

Can this mean BBM wants to take a closer look at Simic in the first team because he might see something in him?

Alternatively, this might mean BBM has been told he will be given no funds to bring another striker in, so he has no choice but to take a look at Simic.

I'm fearing it could be the latter.

Or he's shown a good attitude in training

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 5:03 pm

Tonteg Bluebird wrote:This is interesting.

Can this mean BBM wants to take a closer look at Simic in the first team because he might see something in him?

Alternatively, this might mean BBM has been told he will be given no funds to bring another striker in, so he has no choice but to take a look at Simic.

I'm fearing it could be the latter.


We've been told on here many times that the manager is being fully backed by the owner.

We'll see what that backing amounts to by the end of this month.

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 5:06 pm

Simic made a complaint as from his point of view he’s contracted as a first team player and wants to train with the first team so that’s the reason why he’s now training with the first team

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 9:10 pm

[quote="BluebirdsTilIDie"]Simic made a complaint as from his point of view he’s contracted as a first team player and wants to train with the first team so that’s the reason why he’s now training with the first team[/quote

From what I have seen of BBM in the last year,if he wants Simic to train with the U21's then that's where he'll train!!

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 9:27 pm

Elwood Blues wrote:
BluebirdsTilIDie wrote:Simic made a complaint as from his point of view he’s contracted as a first team player and wants to train with the first team so that’s the reason why he’s now training with the first team[/quote

From what I have seen of BBM in the last year,if he wants Simic to train with the U21's then that's where he'll train!!

Agreed, no way would he just accept someone in 1st team for complaining. They’d need to earn their place

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Tue Aug 04, 2026 10:38 pm

Both need to go loan or whatever - :geek:

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 1:10 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:Having started pre-season training with the U21s, Roko Simic is now training with the First Team.

Kion Etete remains training with the U21s, ahead of a loan move.

Kion Etete’s contract ends at the end of this season 32st May 2027)

Jesper Daland and Roko Simic both have contracts until 30th June 2028

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 3:58 am

Sven wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:Having started pre-season training with the U21s, Roko Simic is now training with the First Team.

Kion Etete remains training with the U21s, ahead of a loan move.

Kion Etete’s contract ends at the end of this season 32st May 2027)

Jesper Daland and Roko Simic both have contracts until 30th June 2028


:o :o

Some pretty poor decision making by the club in giving those contracts but most clubs have made similar mistakes no doubt.

Not sure when the 32st of May is though! :laughing6:

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 6:25 am

davids wrote:
Sven wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:Having started pre-season training with the U21s, Roko Simic is now training with the First Team.

Kion Etete remains training with the U21s, ahead of a loan move.

Kion Etete’s contract ends at the end of this season 32st May 2027)

Jesper Daland and Roko Simic both have contracts until 30th June 2028


:o :o

Some pretty poor decision making by the club in giving those contracts but most clubs have made similar mistakes no doubt.

Not sure when the 32st of May is though! :laughing6:

Don’t you know anything mate it’s the day before the 33rd of may :lol:

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 8:28 am

davids wrote:
Sven wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:Having started pre-season training with the U21s, Roko Simic is now training with the First Team.

Kion Etete remains training with the U21s, ahead of a loan move.

Kion Etete’s contract ends at the end of this season 32st May 2027)

Jesper Daland and Roko Simic both have contracts until 30th June 2028


:o :o

Some pretty poor decision making by the club in giving those contracts but most clubs have made similar mistakes no doubt.

Not sure when the 32st of May is though! :laughing6:

Late night! :thumbright: :lol:

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 8:33 am

Pembroke bluebird wrote:
davids wrote:
Sven wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:Having started pre-season training with the U21s, Roko Simic is now training with the First Team.

Kion Etete remains training with the U21s, ahead of a loan move.

Kion Etete’s contract ends at the end of this season 32st May 2027)

Jesper Daland and Roko Simic both have contracts until 30th June 2028


:o :o

Some pretty poor decision making by the club in giving those contracts but most clubs have made similar mistakes no doubt.

Not sure when the 32st of May is though! :laughing6:

Don’t you know anything mate it’s the day before the 33rd of may :lol:


:lol: :lol:

Of course it is!

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 8:58 am

I have always thought we should give Simic a go

I have no idea why because Ive never seen him play but if he was in the Salzburg set up he must have something about him?

22 years old and experience in the Austrian Bundesliga & Swiss Super League

I say let BBM at least cast an eye

As for requesting to train with the 1st team I am unsure if a player can demand that? If so, a lot of players in Prem-L2 will be going to their managers to ask the same

Players training with the U23's has been happening as far as I can remember

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 9:33 am

Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:I have always thought we should give Simic a go

I have no idea why because Ive never seen him play but if he was in the Salzburg set up he must have something about him?

22 years old and experience in the Austrian Bundesliga & Swiss Super League

I say let BBM at least cast an eye

As for requesting to train with the 1st team I am unsure if a player can demand that? If so, a lot of players in Prem-L2 will be going to their managers to ask the same

Players training with the U23's has been happening as far as I can remember


I actually have always felt the same about this guy.

I don’t know him as a player but hopefully BBM is looking at him closely during training and uncovers a gem!

Dream mode but you never know!

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 11:36 am

Hopefully we can get them both off the books permanently . Neither are good enough for league one not alone the championship .

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 2:02 pm

Simic hasnt really had a chance maybe he might come good under bbm ?

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 2:56 pm

I agree with Wes, he was never really given much of a chance. I think he thought he was brought to Cardiff under false pretences after being shipped out to tans other club. Just maybe he’s had words with BBM and got over his resentment and wants to start playing proper again.

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Wed Aug 05, 2026 2:58 pm

We know strikers are not cheap .

Let's make sure our young talent are not the answer before spanking 10 million on a Danish flop.

Most strikers are well over valued ..

Re: Roko Simic & Kion Etete

Thu Aug 06, 2026 5:35 pm

Agree with Wes, Terry et al.

Could he be unearthed and polished by BBM. ????