Updated: Cardiff have done the Deal:

People have wanted more experience and another defender, this is what this is. Played 17 Championship games last season.

I have said and stand by I don't think we need another defender.

But will back whatever BBM decides and whatever player he brings in.

Well Ned we all have different opinions, i don't think our 4 CB's from last season are good/strong enough for the championship anyway. This will be a good signing if it comes off.

Yes I know some have doubts about Chambers especially, I'm a big fan of Osho though.

I think if our CBs are Osho and Bielik for the next few weeks then that's two experienced defenders.

Osho, Bielik and Lawlor for now no problem, Chambers can fight for a midfield place where he is probably better suited than at the back.

Alright, I suppose, not exactly an exciting transfer, but at least we can get NG back in for Kpacio, so it should be a bit better till Lawlor, Osho, Fish, and Chambers get back.

We were supposed to be after a Man City defender loan, but that must have failed to come to fruition.

Last edited by Bluebina on Wed Aug 26, 2026 4:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.

People have wanted more experience and another defender, this is what this is. Played 17 Championship games last season.

I have said and stand by I don't think we need another defender.

But will back whatever BBM decides and whatever player he brings in.

Well Ned we all have different opinions, i don't think our 4 CB's from last season are good/strong enough for the championship anyway. This will be a good signing if it comes off.

Yes I know some have doubts about Chambers especially, I'm a big fan of Osho though.

I think if our CBs are Osho and Bielik for the next few weeks then that's two experienced defenders.

Osho, Bielik and Lawlor for now no problem, Chambers can fight for a midfield place where he is probably better suited than at the back.

Lawler is apparently in a knee brace at the moment which tells me hes still a fair way off

So i think it will be chambers and osho at cb with beilik filling in until chambers is back then moving into the 6 role

Imagine beilik in the 6 Robertson 8 rubin 10 moylan on the left , new rapid winger on the right with salech up top

Fans of both West Brom and Derby suggesting he’s injury prone which is probably not ideal given the circumstance he’s signing under.

Seems a fair signing

Cardiff City Football Club is delighted to welcome Krystian Bielik to the Welsh capital.

The Poland international joins the Bluebirds on a three-year deal, from West Bromwich Albion.

West Brom journalists saying £2.5m.

Fans of both West Brom and Derby suggesting he’s injury prone which is probably not ideal given the circumstance he’s signing under.

Sometimes its the team they're playing for that causes the injuries? There's a long list of clubs that have lots players on treatment table and thats just from training! At least with bbm won't have to run millions of miles just needs to walk them.

Albion paid £1mill and even their fans say that was way over the top.

We have him feee, but his wages and signing on fee come to over £2mill

Albion paid £1mill and even their fans say that was way over the top.

We have him feee, but his wages and signing on fee come to over £2mill

All I know is Birmingham fans round here rated him very highly and he was consistent for them both in the Championship and League One.

Quite happy with this......

Just a DM, Winger and striker to go!

I can see a first teamer leaving. If I was to go for shock value, I'd say either Chambers or Osho may be the ones to go?

Would be surprised to see Osho go - he's BBM's biggest signing.

Also, seen a few posts speculating on whether BBM could walk if Tan doesn't pull his finger out. He does have form for this - Rochdale and Man City - he left both at his option. In very different situations - Rochdale after relegation, Man City academy after 3 yrs success - both times saying 'he couldn't do any more'

So, principled or pig-headed - take your pick.

I know you seem to have something against BBM, going by recent posts (apologies if I've misjudged that) but I'll go with principled.

Given there was only a month gap between leaving Rochdale and going to Man City, fair to assume that deal was already in motion. He left Man City because he wanted to be a manager (media interviews in that time prove that) and Leicester was a good stop gap.

It's also not unusual for a manager to spend only two or three years at a club and then decide they've had enough. That's what Guardiola did, until Man City.

Not something against him - just not buying the hype. Very few managers move on voluntarily - and he has twice. It's unusual. I put up two options - You went for principled - fair enough

For all the Man City academy plaudits, the Leicester City relegation rarely gets mentioned (ok he was Nr 2) but it seems the Leicester City fans were convinced he was responsible for the game plan.

Last season was a comfortable promotion, but out gunned by a remarkable Lincoln run when we led by 10 points and 1/2 of the playoff contenders could have pushed us if they'd put a run together.

Welcome

Welcome on board fellow bluebird