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Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:48 am

Why do we always find out second hand? Why can’t the club communicate like a real business?
So frustrating!

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:57 am

Only tan can screw up the feel good factor... Murphy will be gone soon

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:58 am

litoblues wrote:Only tan can screw up the feel good factor... Murphy will be gone soon

I wouldn't blame him or player's bailing either but its us fans who suffer then.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:58 am

Should never happen, I hope this dont cost us promotion.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:02 am

Forever Blue wrote:SORRY BUT I DONT EXCEPT ANY EXCUSES AND THE HIERARCHY DO f**k ALL ANYWAY


BUT GLEN WILLIAMS CONTINUES TO STICK UP FOR THEM:


Not buying this bollocks and likely a yarn given to him.

Accounting deadlines are bread and butter of every single business.

f*cking idiots, and the timing is terrible.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:04 am

SB 1927 wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:SORRY BUT I DONT EXCEPT ANY EXCUSES AND THE HIERARCHY DO f**k ALL ANYWAY


BUT GLEN WILLIAMS CONTINUES TO STICK UP FOR THEM:


Not buying this bollocks and likely a yarn given to him.

Accounting deadlines are bread and butter of every single business.

f*cking idiots, and the timing is terrible.



To be the only club on the list, for probably the 4th or 5th time in a decade is embarrassing

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:07 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:This is piss poor.

Sounds like it will be sorted but that's not the point.

Club is run by amateurs.

Totally agree, Ned! Both unprofessional and embarrassing! :oops:

I’m not sure who is directly to blame, but I’m thinking that this is Ken Choo’s domain, as CEO; although the ultimate buck stops at the top!

It needs sorting and it needs sorting quickly, or this will be several steps backward in a season of (mainly) forward ones, thanks to the efforts of BBM!

They’ say “It was an unforeseen issue and is in hand to be sorted by the end of next week and won’t affect transfer plans”, so as you say, it sounds like it will be sorted; but it’s another ‘unnecessary issue’ added to the long list in recent years!

I guess we’ll all know in the next few days or so!

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:09 am

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Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:10 am

Welll this is a surprise NOT , This is obviously been done deliberately. No communication again , fans left in the dark again , WHO IS ACTUALLY RUNNING THE CLUB ? IS ANYONE ?

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:13 am

I thought the clowns must find a way to ruin how much I’ve been enjoying supporting my football club this year

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:16 am

Just as the club was enjoying some positively not just on the pitch but as a hole .
The clubs owners seem to always manage to ruin anything productive about the club.
Bbm is being watched by other clubs he loves it here .
Issue is he wants to build on his already half season success but with an embargo in place yet again are hands afe tied.

They really have no clue do they now all the doom and gloom will be allowed to filter back in and that runs onto the pitch.
This really is a bad situation a stain on a good half season that might be the contribution to us staying in this league.
Its absolutely pathetic they couldn't run a tape between any of them .

Fans will be angry again and for good reason tan has flicked the switch from green to red again now been quite for a while here we go again .
Idiots absolute donkeys

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:18 am

While this breach isn't as severe as others we've seen historically, it remains a significant disappointment. Individuals in leadership roles who manage multiple businesses should fully grasp the critical nature of filing annual returns and the consequences of failing to do so.

From a regulatory standpoint, the EFL will lift the embargo as soon as the accounts are submitted. However, the recurring lack of oversight suggests a lack of interest from the hierarchy; they should consider selling the club to owners who will prioritize its management.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:19 am

Whose job is it to do this?

This isn’t a good look on our club.

It’s even more embarrassing for the manager and players to be working for such a bunch of amateurs.

Someone needs to answer for yet another embarrassing mistake at our club.

You wouldn’t think we were top of the league and favourites to go up, with these bunch of clowns in charge.

Thankfully we have a great manager and squad.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:20 am

fred keenor wrote:If 23 other clubs can submit there's on time then so can we:





Cardiff City placed under transfer embargo

The Bluebirds are now unable to sign players after the EFL imposed an embargo upon them

Under EFL rules, each club must submit to the league their annual accounts for the financial year 2024/25 by December 31. It would appear the Bluebirds missed that deadline.

Until Cardiff City Submit their Accounts they can not bring New Players in.

According to the EFL website, the reason for the enforcement of the embargo is due to "P&S Rule 2.4.1 - Non-submission of Annual Accounts".

Cardiff City given a transfer embargo by EFL for non-submission of 24/25 accounts by the 31 December deadline.

This means Cardiff cannot sign any players during the current window until they send in the figures.


Full story: https://www.efl.com/governance/embargoes/


Will be interesting how our top brass spin this!


They've submitted them to companies house but not the efl by the looks of it ,the accounts dont need to be into companies house by March.
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Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:24 am

Just goes to show that no one at board level has learned from mistakes in the past, they have got lucky by appointing BBM and we look good in the league but this club will not progress further with these clowns in charge of us

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:29 am

wez1927 wrote:
fred keenor wrote:If 23 other clubs can submit there's on time then so can we:





Cardiff City placed under transfer embargo

The Bluebirds are now unable to sign players after the EFL imposed an embargo upon them

Under EFL rules, each club must submit to the league their annual accounts for the financial year 2024/25 by December 31. It would appear the Bluebirds missed that deadline.

Until Cardiff City Submit their Accounts they can not bring New Players in.

According to the EFL website, the reason for the enforcement of the embargo is due to "P&S Rule 2.4.1 - Non-submission of Annual Accounts".

Cardiff City given a transfer embargo by EFL for non-submission of 24/25 accounts by the 31 December deadline.

This means Cardiff cannot sign any players during the current window until they send in the figures.


Full story: https://www.efl.com/governance/embargoes/


Will be interesting how our top brass spin this!


They've submitted them to companies house but not the efl by the looks of it ,the accounts dont need to be into companies house by March.

Word on Facebook is that it’s already been lifted but it’s someone at the clubs’ job to make sure they’re submitted on time ffs! Amateurs :roll:

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Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:29 am

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Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:29 am

I want Tan to leave but equally I am not going to get worked up by this. Its a simple admin breach not a points deduction for financial irregularity. Wait till the end of the window and see what happens rather than frothing at the mouth now. Tan needs this promotion for his own pocket remember. The squad as it is can also win promotion so was never expecting the club to throw money around in January. A couple if quality loans and Rubin comibg back should see us through.

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Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:30 am

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Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:31 am

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Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:32 am

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Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:34 am

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
wez1927 wrote:
fred keenor wrote:If 23 other clubs can submit there's on time then so can we:





Cardiff City placed under transfer embargo

The Bluebirds are now unable to sign players after the EFL imposed an embargo upon them

Under EFL rules, each club must submit to the league their annual accounts for the financial year 2024/25 by December 31. It would appear the Bluebirds missed that deadline.

Until Cardiff City Submit their Accounts they can not bring New Players in.

According to the EFL website, the reason for the enforcement of the embargo is due to "P&S Rule 2.4.1 - Non-submission of Annual Accounts".

Cardiff City given a transfer embargo by EFL for non-submission of 24/25 accounts by the 31 December deadline.

This means Cardiff cannot sign any players during the current window until they send in the figures.


Full story: https://www.efl.com/governance/embargoes/


Will be interesting how our top brass spin this!


They've submitted them to companies house but not the efl by the looks of it ,the accounts dont need to be into companies house by March.

Word on Facebook is that it’s already been lifted but it’s someone at the clubs’ job to make sure they’re submitted on time ffs! Amateurs :roll:

Shambles mate

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:36 am

Is under the embargo ,its on tbe offical efl site
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Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:38 am

Why not just explain what the unforeseen circumstances out of the clubs hands is? Guessing Glen has obviously been asked not to publish the reason and considering he is a reporter whose business it is to report, you have to wonder what that reason is considering the negativity it generates. If the auditor they use has failed in their responsibilities, which does happen, then just state it and leave it to them explain it further.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:41 am

Forever Blue wrote:Replies:

Annis, i'll keep saying it, until we get rid of dictator Tan and the two freeloaders in Choo and Dalman Cardiff City can't move forward as a united club.

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:42 am

bluelover wrote:Why not just explain what the unforeseen circumstances out of the clubs hands is? Guessing Glen has obviously been asked not to publish the reason and considering he is a reporter whose business it is to report, you have to wonder what that reason is considering the negativity it generates. If the auditor they use has failed in their responsibilities, which does happen, then just state it and leave it to them explain it further.

2.4.1 have not filed accounts. The club are either f*cking lazy and people can't do there jobs or are hiding something it's one or the other. People will try to defend the undefendable on This forum but the bottom line is this is just that as stated by the EFL. Williams is nothing but a puppet for the goons at our club they will try say it's somebody else's fault that's how stupid they think we are. It's all baffling how shit the clubs run

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:47 am

What a disappointment!!
We may have a decent squad that should be capable of promotion, but at the same time I suppose BBM will understand the bunch of clowns we have in the board room which could hamper our needs to strengthen in the future.
This could play a big part in his decision to stay or move on, if one or two other progressive clubs show interest in his services between now and the summer!

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:09 pm

Typical of the 3 clowns to spoil the feel good factor

Re: “ CONFIRMED CARDIFF CITY UNDER TRANSFER EMBERGO “

Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:13 pm

They always seem to find a way to tarnish our club and our name. I say 'they' but it probably should be 'he'.

And how long have they been in charge of this club? How long have they been involved it football?

You gotta laugh...this hierarchy are an absolute joke, always have been and always will be!