I'd expect transfer movement from now

A lot have been going on about the lack of transfers coming in.

I haven't been one of those people because we had the news that the initial transfer targets were vetoed by BBM because they didn't fit the profile he wanted. He also had his own targets which would be a much better fit.

I also didn't expect any news in the last week because the manager has been in Spain. Deals could be done while he was away, but unlikely.

He also has had the time to evaluate the squad so will know what he needs.

He said last night that there will be players coming in over the next few weeks.

I would expect there to be at least some rumours this week if not more than just rumours.

I don't expect loads of new signing and nor do I think we need loads unless star players leave, which is unlikely at this point.

"Quality rather than quantity" is definitely the right approach because we have the core of a strong squad for this league. Thankfully, gone are the days where we stack the squad with has beens.

We just need to add a few. Need some experience and I'm sure there will be a few young loanees who can add quality.

20 days to go until the first game against Peterborough. Preparations are going well with the players that we have in the building and it will be interesting to see who the new additions will be.

Excited for the new season, not long to go now.

I think this is an obvious statement, given what we have done so far. If any ownership deal is close, it will probably wait until done, if not, we need to get moving to the current owner’s plan and back the manager, so interesting few weeks ahead.

I think this is an obvious statement, given what we have done so far. If any ownership deal is close, it will probably wait until done, if not, we need to get moving to the current owner’s plan and back the manager, so interesting few weeks ahead.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.

I might be among the minority, but I like that we haven’t made a signing yet.

Why? Because it shows we have a manager who wanted to assess, find the areas we need new players, and target players that match the style he wants to play.

Since Warnock left, the signings haven’t been the managers choices mainly. They have been ‘club’ signings that haven’t worked.

I agree that we may now start seeing some movement.

I’m excited to see who we bring in.

I think we will see a few loans in shortly, already chatter that one loan from man city is almost done

Hopefully there's a bit of money if bbm identifies someone he really feels would improve our starting 11

I also think 2 or 3 will leave this week tusonoda back to japan for 1.5 mil is doing the rounds and I have a feeling Robertson will go (I hope he doesn't) but he just didn't seem interested over in Spain just looked like his head wasn't in it

I think we will see a few loans in shortly, already chatter that one loan from man city is almost done

Hopefully there's a bit of money if bbm identifies someone he really feels would improve our starting 11

I also think 2 or 3 will leave this week tusonoda back to japan for 1.5 mil is doing the rounds and I have a feeling Robertson will go (I hope he doesn't) but he just didn't seem interested over in Spain just looked like his head wasn't in it

I did say he may go at few weeks back and looking at his 2 perfomances in Spain he seems to have carried on where he left off at the end of last season
Uninterested

I think this is an obvious statement, given what we have done so far. If any ownership deal is close, it will probably wait until done, if not, we need to get moving to the current owner’s plan and back the manager, so interesting few weeks ahead.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.[/quote]

Fair enough, if any sale is close, in my opinion only, the club would not be buying and selling assets without the potential new owners’ approval the bid would be based on rules in that area and if a deal in general is possible, the club will be holding back on transfers in and out at this stage if indeed a sale is imminent as we are starting to think.

Also agree with other posters the Manager wanted to look at what he had first etc.. but again, just my opinion, the lack of transfer activity from the board to date is likely to be down to a possible sale in the near future.

I think this is an obvious statement, given what we have done so far. If any ownership deal is close, it will probably wait until done, if not, we need to get moving to the current owner’s plan and back the manager, so interesting few weeks ahead.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.

Fair enough, if any sale is close, in my opinion only, the club would not be buying and selling assets without the potential new owners’ approval the bid would be based on rules in that area and if a deal in general is possible, the club will be holding back on transfers in and out at this stage if indeed a sale is imminent as we are starting to think.

Also agree with other posters the Manager wanted to look at what he had first etc.. but again, just my opinion, the lack of transfer activity from the board to date is likely to be down to a possible sale in the near future. [/quote]

It's a known fact that BBM told the club he wasn't happy with their initial transfer targets, that's why we haven't signed anyone.

But he has his own targets now and there will be incomings soon.

I think this is an obvious statement, given what we have done so far. If any ownership deal is close, it will probably wait until done, if not, we need to get moving to the current owner’s plan and back the manager, so interesting few weeks ahead.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.

Even if a sale was agreed tomorrow then it almost certainly wouldn't go through until after the window has closed because of the increased EFL checks.

I honestly don't see this having an impact on the transfer window for those reasons.

Fair enough, if any sale is close, in my opinion only, the club would not be buying and selling assets without the potential new owners’ approval the bid would be based on rules in that area and if a deal in general is possible, the club will be holding back on transfers in and out at this stage if indeed a sale is imminent as we are starting to think.

Also agree with other posters the Manager wanted to look at what he had first etc.. but again, just my opinion, the lack of transfer activity from the board to date is likely to be down to a possible sale in the near future.

It's a known fact that BBM told the club he wasn't happy with their initial transfer targets, that's why we haven't signed anyone.

But he has his own targets now and there will be incomings soon.[/quote]


If a deal is close its not unusual for buyers to put in money to buy players or support club until takeover completed.... as far as efl concerned it's investment and that can be used by club for whatever it wants .

We need to start to get players in ...

I might be among the minority, but I like that we haven’t made a signing yet.

Why? Because it shows we have a manager who wanted to assess, find the areas we need new players, and target players that match the style he wants to play.

Since Warnock left, the signings haven’t been the managers choices mainly. They have been ‘club’ signings that haven’t worked.

I agree that we may now start seeing some movement.

I’m excited to see who we bring in.

I certainly agree with your thoughts here.
Roath-Blue; What's your opinion on our chances of promotion if the manager fails to bring in the quality players he wishes for, leaving us to settle with just the current squad?
Personally, I believe we'll be top half, but I've got my doubts about promotion or maybe even the play-offs.
Some seem to think promotion is almost a certainty while others think we could be bottom-half.

We could be reviewing this whole post if annis post is correct and not looking good.

We should try and re-sign Josh Murphy

People think I'm negative with my posts
I'm just a cardiff fan who cares about my club
And with everything that's going on I'm not optimistic for our season or future with no plan it seems except going with young cheap players untried at league one level can't see any money being made available for transfers why would tan spend more money? Its ovious to me now since relegation we are trying to save as much money as we can hence no signings will only be the odd loan maybe a freebie here and there hence why I'm posting and I'm not having ago if bbm didn't go to u21 game don't really care about that it's a nothing game

People think I'm negative with my posts
I'm just a cardiff fan who cares about my club
And with everything that's going on I'm not optimistic for our season or future with no plan it seems except going with young cheap players untried at league one level can't see any money being made available for transfers why would tan spend more money? Its ovious to me now since relegation we are trying to save as much money as we can hence no signings will only be the odd loan maybe a freebie here and there hence why I'm posting and I'm not having ago if bbm didn't go to u21 game don't really care about that it's a nothing game

You don' t have to apologise on a free forum say what you want you are not name calling that usually happens with the ones who don' t agree with you.

People think I'm negative with my posts
I'm just a cardiff fan who cares about my club
And with everything that's going on I'm not optimistic for our season or future with no plan it seems except going with young cheap players untried at league one level can't see any money being made available for transfers why would tan spend more money? Its ovious to me now since relegation we are trying to save as much money as we can hence no signings will only be the odd loan maybe a freebie here and there hence why I'm posting and I'm not having ago if bbm didn't go to u21 game don't really care about that it's a nothing game

You don' t have to apologise on a free forum say what you want you are not name calling that usually happens with the ones who don' t agree with you.

Spot On!

It concerns me now that we have not done anything, probably just the jitters as we get closer to the start of the season and a week and a bit away from our final pre season game

I make NO Apologies , but we should have had at least 3 New players that are needed.

A Captain, and at least two players who are quality for this league.

What will happen if we finally get them, the usual suspects will say we now need to give them time.

I make NO Apologies , but we should have had at least 3 New players that are needed.

A Captain, and at least two players who are quality for this league.

What will happen if we finally get them, the usual suspects will say we now need to give them time.

We have 6 league games in august 18 points to play for,and we need to be up to full strength 1st game of the season not still trying to build your best 11.

Hate to say it but it's still all quiet on the transfer front.

Hopefully movement soon, I suspect it'll be mostly loans.

My view for what it's worth is that it has been made clear to the manager that absolutely no funds will be available to buy players and he has been willing to accept that.

That leaves only free transfers or out of contract players or loanees.

Any decent free transfers or out of contract players are likely to have been snapped up already leaving the sort of unwanted dross that will not improve what is currently a weak squad.

We may see a few short term loans coming in provided the parent club is willing to pay all or the vast majority of the players wages.

Never known a season where there has been absolutely no sign of any new players with only two weeks until the season kicks off. I'm not sure that the club is genuinely looking to add to the squad at all - their only concern is to cut costs to an absolute minimum.

I'm amazed at those who say that the window is open until the end of August and there's plenty of time to recruit new players. Nobody can get promoted or relegated in August but there are 18 league points available in August and you only have to look at when we got promoted under Warnock to see how vital a good start to the season can be.

My view for what it's worth is that it has been made clear to the manager that absolutely no funds will be available to buy players and he has been willing to accept that.

That leaves only free transfers or out of contract players or loanees.

Any decent free transfers or out of contract players are likely to have been snapped up already leaving the sort of unwanted dross that will not improve what is currently a weak squad.

We may see a few short term loans coming in provided the parent club is willing to pay all or the vast majority of the players wages.

Never known a season where there has been absolutely no sign of any new players with only two weeks until the season kicks off. I'm not sure that the club is genuinely looking to add to the squad at all - their only concern is to cut costs to an absolute minimum.

I'm amazed at those who say that the window is open until the end of August and there's plenty of time to recruit new players. Nobody can get promoted or relegated in August but there are 18 league points available in August and you only have to look at when we got promoted under Warnock to see how vital a good start to the season can be.

The other question is whether this is a strong League One squad?

I believe it is one of the strongest and what will determine success is how the manager's new system works.

None of us know for sure if it will work but he has the talent to work with.

I'm not fussed about new signings, as long as we keep the bulk of the squad, because it is strong for this league.

I believe we have a strong 18 who would beat any one in league 1

My worry is without adding a bit of depth we might hit a rough patch over the winter when injuries and suspensions hit

This is why I think we need 3 or 4 additions before the window shuts

I still believe this season will be a good one with a minimum top 6 finish

My view for what it's worth is that it has been made clear to the manager that absolutely no funds will be available to buy players and he has been willing to accept that.

That leaves only free transfers or out of contract players or loanees.

Any decent free transfers or out of contract players are likely to have been snapped up already leaving the sort of unwanted dross that will not improve what is currently a weak squad.

We may see a few short term loans coming in provided the parent club is willing to pay all or the vast majority of the players wages.

Never known a season where there has been absolutely no sign of any new players with only two weeks until the season kicks off. I'm not sure that the club is genuinely looking to add to the squad at all - their only concern is to cut costs to an absolute minimum.

I'm amazed at those who say that the window is open until the end of August and there's plenty of time to recruit new players. Nobody can get promoted or relegated in August but there are 18 league points available in August and you only have to look at when we got promoted under Warnock to see how vital a good start to the season can be.

The other question is whether this is a strong League One squad?

I believe it is one of the strongest and what will determine success is how the manager's new system works.

None of us know for sure if it will work but he has the talent to work with.

I'm not fussed about new signings, as long as we keep the bulk of the squad, because it is strong for this league.

I actually thought we had a strong squad last season and that although we were never going to be challenging for promotion my own feeling was that the squad had more than enough ability to be comfortably in mid table.

That we ended up bottom of the league and some distance from safety therefore was something I think few of us would realistically have imagined would happen.

I would not therefore question the ability of the squad which as you say looks strong for League 1 - on paper at least.

What I would question however is the heart, commitment and desire of a group of players who, with one or two notable exceptions, effectively threw in the collective towel with about 10 games left.

Whilst other relegation threatened teams were battling hard to stay in the division, our players were meekly surrendering week in week out no matter who they were playing, including several relegation rivals.

Now the utterly out of his depth so called manager undoubtedly played a massive part with his inability to get anything from his squad and hopefully the new manager is able to get this "quality League 1 squad" to show a bit of the fight and pride in the shirt that was so badly lacking last season.

I'm expecting far more from the players this season. If they repeat some of their half arsed performances from last season you can forget about promotion I'm afraid.

My view for what it's worth is that it has been made clear to the manager that absolutely no funds will be available to buy players and he has been willing to accept that.

That leaves only free transfers or out of contract players or loanees.

Any decent free transfers or out of contract players are likely to have been snapped up already leaving the sort of unwanted dross that will not improve what is currently a weak squad.

We may see a few short term loans coming in provided the parent club is willing to pay all or the vast majority of the players wages.

Never known a season where there has been absolutely no sign of any new players with only two weeks until the season kicks off. I'm not sure that the club is genuinely looking to add to the squad at all - their only concern is to cut costs to an absolute minimum.

I'm amazed at those who say that the window is open until the end of August and there's plenty of time to recruit new players. Nobody can get promoted or relegated in August but there are 18 league points available in August and you only have to look at when we got promoted under Warnock to see how vital a good start to the season can be.

The other question is whether this is a strong League One squad?

I believe it is one of the strongest and what will determine success is how the manager's new system works.

None of us know for sure if it will work but he has the talent to work with.

I'm not fussed about new signings, as long as we keep the bulk of the squad, because it is strong for this league.

I actually thought we had a strong squad last season and that although we were never going to be challenging for promotion my own feeling was that the squad had more than enough ability to be comfortably in mid table.

That we ended up bottom of the league and some distance from safety therefore was something I think few of us would realistically have imagined would happen.

I would not therefore question the ability of the squad which as you say looks strong for League 1 - on paper at least.

What I would question however is the heart, commitment and desire of a group of players who, with one or two notable exceptions, effectively threw in the collective towel with about 10 games left.

Whilst other relegation threatened teams were battling hard to stay in the division, our players were meekly surrendering week in week out no matter who they were playing, including several relegation rivals.

Now the utterly out of his depth so called manager undoubtedly played a massive part with his inability to get anything from his squad and hopefully the new manager is able to get this "quality League 1 squad" to show a bit of the fight and pride in the shirt that was so badly lacking last season.

I'm expecting far more from the players this season. If they repeat some of their half arsed performances from last season you can forget about promotion I'm afraid.

Great post.

People think I'm negative with my posts
I'm just a cardiff fan who cares about my club
And with everything that's going on I'm not optimistic for our season or future with no plan it seems except going with young cheap players untried at league one level can't see any money being made available for transfers why would tan spend more money? Its ovious to me now since relegation we are trying to save as much money as we can hence no signings will only be the odd loan maybe a freebie here and there hence why I'm posting and I'm not having ago if bbm didn't go to u21 game don't really care about that it's a nothing game

You don' t have to apologise on a free forum say what you want you are not name calling that usually happens with the ones who don' t agree with you.

Indeed Monty. those that name call are the numpties on here.

People think I'm negative with my posts
I'm just a cardiff fan who cares about my club
And with everything that's going on I'm not optimistic for our season or future with no plan it seems except going with young cheap players untried at league one level can't see any money being made available for transfers why would tan spend more money? Its ovious to me now since relegation we are trying to save as much money as we can hence no signings will only be the odd loan maybe a freebie here and there hence why I'm posting and I'm not having ago if bbm didn't go to u21 game don't really care about that it's a nothing game

I don’t think you’re being negative, Des, just honest about your frustrations—and a lot of us feel the same. It’s tough watching the club drift with no clear plan, and the lack of signings so far doesn’t exactly scream ambition.
As for BBM not going to the U21 game—personally, I’m not too bothered by that. His priority has to be getting the first team ready. There’s nothing stopping him from reviewing the footage and speaking to the academy staff afterward. Being present is great, but it’s not the be-all and end-all.
I share your concern for the future, but I’m still hoping there’s more happening behind the scenes than we’re being told.
That said, I wouldn’t write off going with younger players just yet. Yes, it’s a cost-cutting move, but it could also be a reset we badly need. We’ve seen too many loanees and short-term fixes come and go without adding any long-term value. If we actually give our academy lads a real chance—players who care about the badge and want to make a mark—it might surprise a few people.
Let’s hope the picture becomes a bit clearer over the next couple of weeks. But I do get where you're coming from.

My view for what it's worth is that it has been made clear to the manager that absolutely no funds will be available to buy players and he has been willing to accept that.

That leaves only free transfers or out of contract players or loanees.

Any decent free transfers or out of contract players are likely to have been snapped up already leaving the sort of unwanted dross that will not improve what is currently a weak squad.

We may see a few short term loans coming in provided the parent club is willing to pay all or the vast majority of the players wages.

Never known a season where there has been absolutely no sign of any new players with only two weeks until the season kicks off. I'm not sure that the club is genuinely looking to add to the squad at all - their only concern is to cut costs to an absolute minimum.

I'm amazed at those who say that the window is open until the end of August and there's plenty of time to recruit new players. Nobody can get promoted or relegated in August but there are 18 league points available in August and you only have to look at when we got promoted under Warnock to see how vital a good start to the season can be.

The other question is whether this is a strong League One squad?

I believe it is one of the strongest and what will determine success is how the manager's new system works.

None of us know for sure if it will work but he has the talent to work with.

I'm not fussed about new signings, as long as we keep the bulk of the squad, because it is strong for this league.

Im fussed about new signings Ned.

Reality is Whatever this squad looks like 'on paper' they were officially the worst in the championship. Bottom of the league, and plummeted through the trap door without a fight and with a whimper. Embarassed by poor or bang average teams at times. Three managers failed with them and they deservedly (Rambo aside) get their share of the criticism. But its the players that kick the football. There is a losing mentality in that squad. And a lack of leaders. A lack of steel in midfield.

Very fussed about new signings, this league could be more unforgiving than the championship.

the silence is deafening from the club, I hope we get some players in before the first game we lack a leader! 100% agree with Warnock we dropped a bollock letting Ralls go

It's very worrying that we have no signing yet.

If Tan is trying to sell the club, will he even attempt to sign anyone?