Sean Morrison Says Cardiff Need:

MY VIEW: THESE SHOULD OF BEEN SIGNED BEFORE THE PETERBOROUGH GAME:



SEAN MORRISON:

“Cardiff need some experienced players.”


"He needs bodies," he said on Sky Sports.

"He wants three or four more signings and he probably needs a few senior bodies in there who are going to help this young group, because they are going to need it throughout the season.


The ex-City captain pointed out how fragile Cardiff looked from set pieces, with Jesse Debrah in particular causing all sorts of problems from corners and free-kicks.

That is an area in which Morrison believes a more experienced player would help the side.

"I think they'll probably be looking for a right-back. I know (Ronan) Kpakio has done great since coming in and Perry (Ng) is coming back from injury. They will try and bolster across that back four.

"They need another centre-half. They've got a young squad, but we've spoken about seniority and the leadership they need.

"I think having someone through the spine of that team to be the voice, be the leader and help guide this team in tough games like [at Port Vale].


"When you are on the pitch you need someone in that box to take control and say, 'Look, boys, they can't be getting first contacts three or four times in the game. It shouldn't be happening.'"

Thursday was a disappointment, but Cardiff are still unbeaten and are certainly at the beginning of their project, nowhere near the end.

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He is 100% correct and said by many on here

Like it says there, we are at the beginning of this journey with BBM - not the end.

Thursday was very poor, no sugarcoating of that.

But my opinion on transfers is unchanged, the players with the right profile will sign by the end of the window.

Definitely don't want to see us make panic signings based on one game.

Like it says there, we are at the beginning of this journey with BBM - not the end.

Thursday was very poor, no sugarcoating of that.

But my opinion on transfers is unchanged, the players with the right profile will sign by the end of the window.

Definitely don't want to see us make panic signings based on one game.

Ned,

Are you saying the rest of the 72 EFL Clubs all panicked buyed?

We knew from day one we needed these players.

The Truth is he has NO Money from Tan so it’s become even more harder to find any quality players.

He is 100% correct and said by many on here

He certainly is.

We went to Spain without them and over all played about 7 pre-season games without them and now 2 League games and a cup game this Tuesday

The same posters will then say when or if we ever get them they now need time.

We are always the ones chasing other clubs.

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I agree Annis.

It was obvious to everyone.

BBM is clearly a good guy who has the best of intentions but again I suspect he is another in a long line employed by Tan who wants to make a difference but is held back by Tan who thinks he not only knows better but is reluctant to spend sensibly. I also question Chambers being made captain as if we have a good commanding centre half where does he play with 3 centre backs better than him. As a defensive midfielder he slows things down too much. For me we need an experienced vocal centre back, a left back, a left winger and a back up striker to Salech.

Like it says there, we are at the beginning of this journey with BBM - not the end.

Thursday was very poor, no sugarcoating of that.

But my opinion on transfers is unchanged, the players with the right profile will sign by the end of the window.

Definitely don't want to see us make panic signings based on one game.

Ned,

Are you saying the rest of the 72 EFL Clubs all panicked buyed?

We knew from day one we needed these players.

The Truth is he has NO Money from Tan so it’s become even more harder to find any quality players.

No, but the fact is we have players like Salech, Robinson, Rubin, Turnbull, Robertson etc.

Most teams in this league would give anything to have players like that.

We already have a decent squad for this level. Of course we need a few additions but we should stick with the plan of finding players with the right profile - they will be in by the end of the window.

Panic signings after one game lead to players like Rickie Lambert.

Much rather it this way than clog the team with signings that won't improve us.

I agree Annis.

It was obvious to everyone.

BBM is clearly a good guy who has the best of intentions but again I suspect he is another in a long line employed by Tan who wants to make a difference but is held back by Tan who thinks he not only knows better but is reluctant to spend sensibly. I also question Chambers being made captain as if we have a good commanding centre half where does he play with 3 centre backs better than him. As a defensive midfielder he slows things down too much. For me we need an experienced vocal centre back, a left back, a left winger and a back up striker to Salech.

Brezza,

You’re so right and everyone knows this is so TRUE.

But a few will continue to make excuses.

No more excuses we need the squad now ready and going in to games at full strength with these New Quality players we have been promised.

Otherwise we will end up chasing behind in the Division 3 Table.

The fans have been brilliant.

Now it’s time for Tan / BBM to do what they should of done already.

Like it says there, we are at the beginning of this journey with BBM - not the end.

Thursday was very poor, no sugarcoating of that.

But my opinion on transfers is unchanged, the players with the right profile will sign by the end of the window.

Definitely don't want to see us make panic signings based on one game.

Ned,

Are you saying the rest of the 72 EFL Clubs all panicked buyed?

We knew from day one we needed these players.

The Truth is he has NO Money from Tan so it’s become even more harder to find any quality players.

No, but the fact is we have players like Salech, Robinson, Rubin, Turnbull, Robertson etc.

Most teams in this league would give anything to have players like that.

We already have a decent squad for this level. Of course we need a few additions but we should stick with the plan of finding players with the right profile - they will be in by the end of the window.

Panic signings after one game lead to players like Rickie Lambert.

Much rather it this way than clog the team with signings that won't improve us.

Ok then Ned why does BBM Say We need Quality players to come in?

Sean Morrison says the same.

And the majority of our fans say the same.

Just look at how we played first half v Posh then the whole game against ex 4th Division club Vale.

He is 100% correct and said by many on here

He certainly is.

We went to Spain without them and over all played about 7 pre-season games without them and now 2 League games and a cup game this Tuesday

The same posters will then say when or if we ever get them they now need time.

We are always the ones chasing other clubs.

I am not overly concerned at moment even thou I agree with you thoughts too a large extent On another hand I feel if we are to develope these youngsters we are going to get many more games like the Vale game. I don’t really want to look short term at the moment as that seems to be the way city have looked for the last decade and more. But we do need some experience to guide the youngsters along Yes let the senior players be in the mould that BBM wants But whatever would have given for a Morrision on the pitch Thursday night

Agree with morrison, but we have an experienced ch. So where was he. I listened on the radio and they were saying bagan was taking all headers and Chambers was sitting back. I wonder if he wants to be there and only made captain so he'd stay.

Like it says there, we are at the beginning of this journey with BBM - not the end.

Thursday was very poor, no sugarcoating of that.

But my opinion on transfers is unchanged, the players with the right profile will sign by the end of the window.

Definitely don't want to see us make panic signings based on one game.

Ned,

Are you saying the rest of the 72 EFL Clubs all panicked buyed?

We knew from day one we needed these players.

The Truth is he has NO Money from Tan so it’s become even more harder to find any quality players.

No, but the fact is we have players like Salech, Robinson, Rubin, Turnbull, Robertson etc.

Most teams in this league would give anything to have players like that.

We already have a decent squad for this level. Of course we need a few additions but we should stick with the plan of finding players with the right profile - they will be in by the end of the window.

Panic signings after one game lead to players like Rickie Lambert.

Much rather it this way than clog the team with signings that won't improve us.

Ok then Ned why does BBM Say We need Quality players to come in?

Sean Morrison says the same.

And the majority of our fans say the same.

Just look at how we played first half v Posh then the whole game against ex 4th Division club Vale.

I thought we were the better team first half against Peterborough and dominated second half. Yes we were poor all match against Vale but wouldn't change the approach because of one bad game.

By the end of the window, I'm sure we will add two or three bits of quality.

My point is I wouldn't start signing just anyone because that's when bad signings are made. Some teams have signed ten players but not really improved them.

Not saying we don't know need anyone, clearly need a defender and a winger - but they have to be the right quality and I'm happy to wait if that's what it takes.

Like the manager says, has to be quality and not quantity. Early signs with Trott are good.

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What i have been saying all along players like barry bannan tom Lawrence's have been around will get snapped up,
Waiting for the premier league to release kids is not what we want we have enough kids, so there are quality players about now.


we are not going to sign any seniors from the prem so that excuse has gone we need championship players,
yes meite was shite but o'dowda was' nt ralls was' nt ramsey


was' nt i said months back we need to be ready with our squad and we are not, the season is up and running and points are there to be had ,we will see whether this is tan dictating and if murphy does not bring in what he said he would have lost all credibility,


I don' t want him to fail but I want him to get a shift on we where overun thursday night for 96 minutes i think we had 1 attempt on goal i don' t want to see that sort of performance again seen enough under riza.

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What i have been saying all along players like barry bannan tom Lawrence's have been around will get snapped up,
Waiting for the premier league to release kids is not what we want we have enough kids, so there are quality players about now.


we are not going to sign any seniors from the prem so that excuse has gone we need championship players,
yes meite was shite but o'dowda was' nt ralls was' nt ramsey


was' nt i said months back we need to be ready with our squad and we are not, the season is up and running and points are there to be had ,we will see whether this is tan dictating and if murphy does not bring in what he said he would have lost all credibility,


I don' t want him to fail but I want him to get a shift on we where overun thursday night for 96 minutes i think we had 1 attempt on goal i don' t want to see that sort of performance again seen enough under riza.

Monty you are virtually saying the same as me.

Those that try to deny this I can’t understand.

It’s blatant.

We need Quality players from the lower leagues and a couple of tough ones.

What i have been saying all along players like barry bannan tom Lawrence's have been around will get snapped up,
Waiting for the premier league to release kids is not what we want we have enough kids, so there are quality players about now.


we are not going to sign any seniors from the prem so that excuse has gone we need championship players,
yes meite was shite but o'dowda was' nt ralls was' nt ramsey


was' nt i said months back we need to be ready with our squad and we are not, the season is up and running and points are there to be had ,we will see whether this is tan dictating and if murphy does not bring in what he said he would have lost all credibility,


I don' t want him to fail but I want him to get a shift on we where overun thursday night for 96 minutes i think we had 1 attempt on goal i don' t want to see that sort of performance again seen enough under riza.

Good post but the problem is the dictator, Tan will not spend the money and with his massive football knowledge he thinks we are going to walk this league without any real money being spent on this squad. This could have been so, so different with new owners.

The truth is a mix of the both is needed. We have a very capable, young squad but need a couple of quality additions. This is where we have to trust BBMs judgement. I don't want to see anymore over the hill, journeymen joining us. All those clamouring for Ralls to stay, look where he is now. Currently training with Aldershot Town. Correct decision to let him go. I am still patient and as bad a Thursday was we must not forget how exciting and good the Peterborough game was. Patience.

If we are not careful , we will be in a relegation battle ,
Of course we need experienced solid players but we’ve just got rid of some of them .
I just can’t see how things are going to get better , there’s no money and TAN should of SOLD UP and moved on , we will be in a worse place very soon if we don’t strengthen NOW

I'm not buying this "right profile" story. Feels very much a "we havent got the available funds" distraction to me.

I'm still not worried as deals can be done befire deadline; but what Thursday absolutely did, was highlight the need.

Having said that, if we didnt lose anyone and the window closed; I wouldnt be too annoyed. Ng and Robertson to come back is massive at this level.

Sorry Ned but you say we have senior players ..yes the ones who took us down a not a leader amongst them . You keep saying we have strong enough squad for Div 1 i beg to differ , Thursday proved otherwise, we need experience as Annis says and Morrison experience through the middle and pace on the wings.

I'm not buying this "right profile" story. Feels very much a "we havent got the available funds" distraction to me.

I'm still not worried as deals can be done befire deadline; but what Thursday absolutely did, was highlight the need.

Having said that, if we didnt lose anyone and the window closed; I wouldnt be too annoyed. Ng and Robertson to come back is massive at this level.

Cost will all be involved in the right profile thou BBM will know if he has money or not So some who fits 90% of his profile but cost £5m does not have the correct profile. That will be the same for every club they will have financial restrictions

A few seasons back I watched Bristol Rovers beat a young Sunderland side. The Gas were well worth the win, and had the better of the physical side of that match.

It was enjoyable especially as I was there with my lad who is a Gas fan, born and bred in the area.

Look where the 2 clubs are now!

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I'd love to know the type of player who fits this mystery "profile" in order to be good enough for League 1 Cardiff City.

I'm going with:-

Champions League winner
Available on a free transfer
Under 21 years of age
Will accept a salary of no more than £5k per week

We need to accept that it takes quite a while to find these sort of players though so we shouldn't be surprised that every other club in the EFL has been signing shit whilst we wait for the right "quality".

Like it says there, we are at the beginning of this journey with BBM - not the end.

Thursday was very poor, no sugarcoating of that.

But my opinion on transfers is unchanged, the players with the right profile will sign by the end of the window.

Definitely don't want to see us make panic signings based on one game.

But why is it taking so long?

Are the players we're targeting waiting to see if they'll get better offers elsewhere? If so, how committed will they be if they end up here when obviously they'd prefer to be somewhere else.

How can every other club manage to get players into their clubs but we can't seem to?

For what it's worth I think BBM has been told by Tan that there is no money available for transfers or loans and that if we are top 6 at Christmas he'll think about authorising a few loans in January.

He’s spot on,for me we’ve got talented youngsters like,but for dalman to say we don’t need much etc it’s a bit of a stretch we need experienced players especially in the middle of the park a leader like,I think dalman saying we don’t need much and our youngsters are good is another way of saying we ain’t spending money