" TUESDAY MAY 15th 2012 MINI-UPDATE "

First of all you are not going to read anything that went on at today's board meeting in this update, many questions have been asked of the past few days about the reasons for re-branding, I may not have the answers some are looking for but it may help others understand a little bit more hopefully.

Nothing I will post will compromise the current negotiations but again the hope is to help fans understand a little bit more.

So we all know that Vincent Tan is willing to invest £100 million into our football club, fantastic news I am sure we would all agree.

Vincent Tan is the primary reason that Cardiff Blues and Cardiff City Football Club could come to an agreement that would release the Blues from their remaining 16 year tenancy agreement with us, Vincent Tan wants us to be able to celebrate our history by decorating our stadium with memorabilia from the good days gone by, with the Blues involved that was simply not possible.

We will see pictures and not 4' x 2' size prints but huge floor to ceiling images of iconic images of City's achievements of past seasons decorate the walls of the bar areas and other parts of the stadium to constantly remind us of days we cherish, this was Vincent Tan's idea. Who will decide on what images and how the stadium walls will be decorated? It will be us the fans, again Vincent Tan idea.

The stadium expansion plan is to put 8,000 extra seats in the Ninian stand with the creation of a second tier of seats, the reason is simple, we are on average filling nearly 90% of our stadium capacity and this is in the Championship, Vincent Tan wants this club ready for Premier League football at the earliest possible time, the money that it would cost to expand the stadium would be turned in equity and would not be a debt to the club.

The subject of Langston, it has to be said that both sides are working extremely hard and in a positive manner to settle the Langston debt at a much lower rate than the debt appears on the balance sheet, that takes a generous amount of goodwill on Langston's part and also on the Malaysians part but it will suit us, the club, more than anyone. The money that is being discussed to settle the debt is far less than the figure that has been widely spoken about in the past 5 years, once a full and final contract is signed then that money the Vincent Tan is using from the investment to settle Langston will also be turned into equity.

Because of the sensitive nature of these discussions it would be foolish of me to state the actual figures.

At the present time our club pays to rent the Vale for our training facilities and both us and the Blues pay £250k per year for the pleasure and next season that cost will rise to £270k per year. Vincent Tan wants us to have our own training facilities and ones of which we can be proud, club officials have been to many Premier League club's training pitches and have given their findings to the Malaysians who will deliver the best training ground we could possibly have hoped for on land that is close to our stadium. What cost will this be to our club? No cost, as this money would also be converted into equity.

Then there is the playing budget for Malky, there is a rather sizeable amount earmarked for Malky to use and even this money would be turned into equity.

All the above would leave our club virtually debt free and we would have a stadium and training facilities suitable for the Premier League and hopefully with the right player acquisitions we would have team capable of getting us there.

So there are the positives, not bad are they?

We all have heard and discussed/debated the red/blue change but at the end of day, Vincent Tan believes that that is the way forward for this club, did he mean to upset anyone? I don't believe he did, he was acting on the best interests of this club and he was incredibly excited by his plans.

What puzzles me is when people ask 'How many red shirts does he expect to sell in Malaysia?' Honestly who cares, you may care about the shirt colour but why would any of us care how many they would sell? Think about it, it is human nature to be a bit selfish and the best we can so I want Vincent Tan to pump as much money as possible into this football club and turn it into equity. Is that wrong of me?

Vincent Tan has 350 retail outlets in Asia, it's not a bad start for anyone who wishes to sell a product that he has heavily invested in.

But it is not about shirt sales, it is about commercial opportunity's that Vincent Tan believes he can open us for this club.

Does anyone remember Jian-hua Huang?

He is commonly known as Kenny Huang and he was the name at the forefront of proposed takeover of Liverpool Football Club a few years ago but pulled out. Well Kenny Huang has attended the CCS last season and watched one of our games, Huang is interested and has held talks with Vincent Tan about becoming involved at Cardiff City. Anyone guess what Kenny Huang's preference of colour is?

When dealing with Huang, the club would not be dealing with just one man but a group of his business associates that head up many of China's state owned company's. This is not something that would happen overnight but you can see what type of investor the club are hoping to attract and the amount of backing this club could have in the future if all goes well.

This club could possibly have access to not just millions but billions of pounds to take this club to the very top, so let's hope that everything works out for the best of this club and we do indeed see the type of investment that is being spoken.

TG left today's board meeting in good spirits and returns to Malaysia positive that this is still the right football club to be involved in and he will deliver that message to Vincent Tan, it will probably take a few days before we hear what happens next but in my honest opinion I believe it will news well worth waiting for.

Great write up Carl cheers Lets hope this all comes to fruition

Cheers Carl

So all the plans you have mentioned, will they deffo be going ahead?

Also, from your gut instinct, what colour can you see us having as our home kit next year?

First of all you are not going to read anything that went on at today's board meeting in this update, many questions have been asked of the past few days about the reasons for re-branding, I may not have the answers some are looking for but it may help others understand a little bit more hopefully.

Nothing I will post will compromise the current negotiations but again the hope is to help fans understand a little bit more.

So we all know that Vincent Tan is willing to invest £100 million into our football club, fantastic news I am sure we would all agree.

Vincent Tan is the primary reason that Cardiff Blues and Cardiff City Football Club could come to an agreement that would release the Blues from their remaining 16 year tenancy agreement with us, Vincent Tan wants us to be able to celebrate our history by decorating our stadium with memorabilia from the good days gone by, with the Blues involved that was simply not possible.

We will see pictures and not 4' x 2' size prints but huge floor to ceiling images of iconic images of City's achievements of past seasons decorate the walls of the bar areas and other parts of the stadium to constantly remind us of days we cherish, this was Vincent Tan's idea. Who will decide on what images and how the stadium walls will be decorated? It will be us the fans, again Vincent Tan idea.

The stadium expansion plan is to put 8,000 extra seats in the Ninian stand with the creation of a second tier of seats, the reason is simple, we are on average filling nearly 90% of our stadium capacity and this is in the Championship, Vincent Tan wants this club ready for Premier League football at the earliest possible time, the money that it would cost to expand the stadium would be turned in equity and would not be a debt to the club.

The subject of Langston, it has to be said that both sides are working extremely hard and in a positive manner to settle the Langston debt at a much lower rate than the debt appears on the balance sheet, that takes a generous amount of goodwill on Langston's part and also on the Malaysians part but it will suit us, the club, more than anyone. The money that is being discussed to settle the debt is far less than the figure that has been widely spoken about in the past 5 years, once a full and final contract is signed then that money the Vincent Tan is using from the investment to settle Langston will also be turned into equity.

Because of the sensitive nature of these discussions it would be foolish of me to state the actual figures.

At the present time our club pays to rent the Vale for our training facilities and both us and the Blues pay £250k per year for the pleasure and next season that cost will rise to £270k per year. Vincent Tan wants us to have our own training facilities and ones of which we can be proud, club officials have been to many Premier League club's training pitches and have given their findings to the Malaysians who will deliver the best training ground we could possibly have hoped for on land that is close to our stadium. What cost will this be to our club? No cost, as this money would also be converted into equity.

Then there is the playing budget for Malky, there is a rather sizeable amount earmarked for Malky to use and even this money would be turned into equity.

All the above would leave our club virtually debt free and we would have a stadium and training facilities suitable for the Premier League and hopefully with the right player acquisitions we would have team capable of getting us there.

So there are the positives, not bad are they?

We all have heard and discussed/debated the red/blue change but at the end of day, Vincent Tan believes that that is the way forward for this club, did he mean to upset anyone? I don't believe he did, he was acting on the best interests of this club and he was incredibly excited by his plans.

What puzzles me is when people ask 'How many red shirts does he expect to sell in Malaysia?' Honestly who cares, you may care about the shirt colour but why would any of us care how many they would sell? Think about it, it is human nature to be a bit selfish and the best we can so I want Vincent Tan to pump as much money as possible into this football club and turn it into equity. Is that wrong of me?

Vincent Tan has 350 retail outlets in Asia, it's not a bad start for anyone who wishes to sell a product that he has heavily invested in.

But it is not about shirt sales, it is about commercial opportunity's that Vincent Tan believes he can open us for this club.

Does anyone remember Jian-hua Huang?

He is commonly known as Kenny Huang and he was the name at the forefront of proposed takeover of Liverpool Football Club a few years ago but pulled out. Well Kenny Huang has attended the CCS last season and watched one of our games, Huang is interested and has held talks with Vincent Tan about becoming involved at Cardiff City. Anyone guess what Kenny Huang's preference of colour is?

When dealing with Huang, the club would not be dealing with just one man but a group of his business associates that head up many of China's state owned company's. This is not something that would happen overnight but you can see what type of investor the club are hoping to attract and the amount of backing this club could have in the future if all goes well.

This club could possibly have access to not just millions but billions of pounds to take this club to the very top, so let's hope that everything works out for the best of this club and we do indeed see the type of investment that is being spoken.

TG left today's board meeting in good spirits and returns to Malaysia positive that this is still the right football club to be involved in and he will deliver that message to Vincent Tan, it will probably take a few days before we hear what happens next but in my honest opinion I believe it will news well worth waiting for.

The next man city or Chelsea ? f**k it im in dont care what colour we play in if you dont like it surport another team cause there will be plenty of new supporters that will take your places embrace change i say

Fantastic news, but will we still be playing in Blue?

This sounds very positive at the moment Carl and i await to hear more positive news in the coming days. This sounds like too good an opportunity to miss to me. So lets go for it.

It all sounds VERY POSITIVE to me…………….move over Man City, the Bluebirds are coming!!!!

Well working off what we know.

TG's statement confirmed we will be playing in blue next season with the same club badge. If they get us to the premiership next year they will have a lot more good will on their side for a colour change.

I hope to god we play in blue next year, no reason why we cant. Man City won the premiership in a blue kit.

It all sounds VERY POSITIVE to me…………….move over Man City, the Bluebirds are coming!!!!

How many are 'Googling' Kenny Huang right this minute? Interesting update Carl.

Fantastic news, but will we still be playing in Blue?

yes away from home

Cheers Carl

So all the plans you have mentioned, will they deffo be going ahead?

Also, from your gut instinct, what colour can you see us having as our home kit next year?

Liam,I am not even going to answer that as it is something that will be decided at board level and any guessing on my part would obviously be wrong.

£Billions?!


Just for a change of shirt colour? Count me in.

Nice one Carl, looking forward to official statement in a few days time too

Cheers Carl

Tidy but i still dont see the point of changing the clubs colours nor do i want it

£Billions?!


Just for a change of shirt colour? Count me in.

BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cracking news. In fact I'm gonna paint my dog RED tonight

Fantastic news, but will we still be playing in Blue?

No, not a chance on earth.... Red, end of.

Cheers Carl

So all the plans you have mentioned, will they deffo be going ahead?

Also, from your gut instinct, what colour can you see us having as our home kit next year?

Liam I am not even going to answer that as it is something that will be decided at board level and any guessing on my part would obviously be wrong.

Thought id clear that up

And thats fair enough

When will this extension take place?
The ideas with decorating sound fantastic and this will be a great way to make our stadium more homely!
I hope the Blues leaving will manage to let us make our stadium look more Cardiff City and can boom the atomsphere up a bit!
Debt free and making things better around the club? Sounds good to me!
Great update! Also great to have information about the finances of the club!

Cheers Carl

So all the plans you have mentioned, will they deffo be going ahead?

Also, from your gut instinct, what colour can you see us having as our home kit next year?

Liam I am not even going to answer that as it is something that will be decided at board level and any guessing on my part would obviously be wrong.

Thought id clear that up

And thats fair enough

Sorry Lee

So with everything, we will deffo keep our nickname and the bluebird on the badge?

Excellent write up Carl. My heart is racing just reading that

This might be a daft question. But how can Malky's playing budget be turned into equity if we have to pay the clubs transfer fees?
Sorry if its a stupid question

Fairplay even if we do play in Red this has got me buzzing Hope to god all this happens

Cheers Carl

So all the plans you have mentioned, will they deffo be going ahead?

Also, from your gut instinct, what colour can you see us having as our home kit next year?

TG has already confirmed that we will play in blue at home with usual badge next season. He said so at the end of para 9 in the statement on the 8th.

Thanks for that! Any idea if anyone can create an image of what it would like with a second tier?
Any ideas about the decorating of the stadium? Everything down stairs just looks plain and boring!

We could be in dreamland