City's Transfer Activity

To date we have signed Cornelious, Brayford, Moore, Caulker and now Medel. We have broken our transfer record on 3 occasions.
In view of these signings how do you rate our transfer dealings this close season?

I believe that the club and MM deserves huge credit for the players brought inso far.

We have spent well

We have spent well

Only time will tell if we have spent well. We have definitely spent a lot.

It's different than I expected. I thought it would be Championship/SPL players + the good from Wigan, QPR and Reading.

So it's def exceeded my thoughts.

honestly thought it would be 8/9 players from championship/lower prem level.... not future stars or players with real world class ability!

These signings are making people take notice and other teams will take us seriously now.
Also other players may be inclined to sign for us.I wonder what ince is thinking?

It's different than I expected. I thought it would be Championship/SPL players + the good from Wigan, QPR and Reading.

So it's def exceeded my thoughts.

Same, I wont comment on our signing untill they have actually played some games though. However, its looking pretty good Hopefully a few more now

Never ever thought i would see city spending this sort of money,once again thank you mr tan

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

I'm sure it was you who made a thread after finding out Spurs were signing Capoue saying "MM needs to wake up" and that "we need new players to gel with the squad" etc. Make your mind up.

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR bought players who either had no re sale value or were looking for their last pay check! they bought a new team and expected it to gel straight away, didn't work

us on the other hand, keep the core of the team, build on what we need, and bring in 5-6 players that have lots of potential, and have international pedigree! all have high re sale values after one successful year in the prem!

might be risky, but not as risky as QPR as the ones we've bought are early or mid 20's

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR signed virtually a whole new team and allot were over the hill players not motivated and looking at the pound signs!

Malky is signing players to blend I to our existing team who hungry motivated young players! Huge difference!!

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR bought players who either had no re sale value or were looking for their last pay check! they bought a new team and expected it to gel straight away, didn't work

us on the other hand, keep the core of the team, build on what we need, and bring in 5-6 players that have lots of potential, and have international pedigree! all have high re sale values after one successful year in the prem!

might be risky, but not as risky as QPR as the ones we've bought are early or mid 20's

Took the words out of my mouth mate!! I just posted the same thing!!

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR bought players who either had no re sale value or were looking for their last pay check! they bought a new team and expected it to gel straight away, didn't work

us on the other hand, keep the core of the team, build on what we need, and bring in 5-6 players that have lots of potential, and have international pedigree! all have high re sale values after one successful year in the prem!

might be risky, but not as risky as QPR as the ones we've bought are early or mid 20's

Took the words out of my mouth mate!! I just posted the same thing!!

great minds think alike

in seriousness, i think most Cardiff fans can see that, doesn't take a genius to work out that we're not doing what QPR done! some people just love to complain

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

I agree here. It's very exciting to see us going after these players. And I think we're doing it right - singing half a dozen players (I imagine that's how many we'll end up with) who will really make a difference, rather than buying an entirely new squad. And no doubting the quality either.

It is a risky strategy however, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, although these players look excellent, what happens if Cornelius/Medel don't adapt to the prem? There are dozens of top quality players that have done incredibly well in some leagues, then failed in others (Veron, Forlan, Crespo serve as random examples). Secondly, money doesn't guarantee success. What happens if we go down?

Despite that last paragraph, I am extremely excite though. I'm a massive pessimist - always have been!

In short, we've made great signings. However we have spent a lot of money, so I would be worried if we were splashing this kind of cash and getting any worse.

Never boring supporting Cardiff...

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR bought players who either had no re sale value or were looking for their last pay check! they bought a new team and expected it to gel straight away, didn't work

us on the other hand, keep the core of the team, build on what we need, and bring in 5-6 players that have lots of potential, and have international pedigree! all have high re sale values after one successful year in the prem!

might be risky, but not as risky as QPR as the ones we've bought are early or mid 20's

Took the words out of my mouth mate!! I just posted the same thing!!

great minds think alike

in seriousness, i think most Cardiff fans can see that, doesn't take a genius to work out that we're not doing what QPR done! some people just love to complain

They whinge when we are not signing players and then whinge when we sign players!! You can't win!!

My only concern is that the signings have been delayed and have come a bit late, no fault of CCFC with ince and capoue dragging their feet. shows the intent they have. just hope they can settle into the side quickly enough and have an effect from game one and hit the ground running and that we are not playing catch up after 3-4 games in. Caulkers going to have a busy season at the back, but signing of Medel will give him some protection. Hopefully Campbell and Maynard can work off Corneleus effectively, though don't want to see long balls all off the time.

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR bought players who either had no re sale value or were looking for their last pay check! they bought a new team and expected it to gel straight away, didn't work

us on the other hand, keep the core of the team, build on what we need, and bring in 5-6 players that have lots of potential, and have international pedigree! all have high re sale values after one successful year in the prem!

might be risky, but not as risky as QPR as the ones we've bought are early or mid 20's

Took the words out of my mouth mate!! I just posted the same thing!!

great minds think alike

in seriousness, i think most Cardiff fans can see that, doesn't take a genius to work out that we're not doing what QPR done! some people just love to complain

They whinge when we are not signing players and then whinge when we sign players!! You can't win!!

i know moan that no money is spent, then moan when when we break our transfer record 3 times! and it's usually the same people who do the moaning!

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

I agree here. It's very exciting to see us going after these players. And I think we're doing it right - singing half a dozen players (I imagine that's how many we'll end up with) who will really make a difference, rather than buying an entirely new squad. And no doubting the quality either.

It is a risky strategy however, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, although these players look excellent, what happens if Cornelius/Medel don't adapt to the prem? There are dozens of top quality players that have done incredibly well in some leagues, then failed in others (Veron, Forlan, Crespo serve as random examples). Secondly, money doesn't guarantee success. What happens if we go down?

Despite that last paragraph, I am extremely excite though. I'm a massive pessimist - always have been!

In short, we've made great signings. However we have spent a lot of money, so I would be worried if we were splashing this kind of cash and getting any worse.

Never boring supporting Cardiff...

I think there are lots of clubs out there spending more money than us including teams in the bottom half! Lets be Honest we are not spending big on over the hill players, we are spending on young hungry future stars with potential sell on value!!

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

QPR bought players who either had no re sale value or were looking for their last pay check! they bought a new team and expected it to gel straight away, didn't work

us on the other hand, keep the core of the team, build on what we need, and bring in 5-6 players that have lots of potential, and have international pedigree! all have high re sale values after one successful year in the prem!

might be risky, but not as risky as QPR as the ones we've bought are early or mid 20's

Took the words out of my mouth mate!! I just posted the same thing!!

great minds think alike

in seriousness, i think most Cardiff fans can see that, doesn't take a genius to work out that we're not doing what QPR done! some people just love to complain

They whinge when we are not signing players and then whinge when we sign players!! You can't win!!

i know moan that no money is spent, then moan when when we break our transfer record 3 times! and it's usually the same people who do the moaning!

I know but that's what some fans are like! Very fickle. That's why I rarely log in now because I ain't got the time or patience to debate or argue with no it all's!!

But I can't help but check on the board every 5 mins!

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

I agree here. It's very exciting to see us going after these players. And I think we're doing it right - singing half a dozen players (I imagine that's how many we'll end up with) who will really make a difference, rather than buying an entirely new squad. And no doubting the quality either.

It is a risky strategy however, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, although these players look excellent, what happens if Cornelius/Medel don't adapt to the prem? There are dozens of top quality players that have done incredibly well in some leagues, then failed in others (Veron, Forlan, Crespo serve as random examples). Secondly, money doesn't guarantee success. What happens if we go down?

Despite that last paragraph, I am extremely excite though. I'm a massive pessimist - always have been!

In short, we've made great signings. However we have spent a lot of money, so I would be worried if we were splashing this kind of cash and getting any worse.

Never boring supporting Cardiff...

I think there are lots of clubs out there spending more money than us including teams in the bottom half! Lets be Honest we are not spending big on over the hill players, we are spending on young hungry future stars with potential sell on value!!

Agreed. One good season and Caulker is worth £20m (you know what the market is like for young English players). Hopefully Cornelius adapts well - big men up front are a rarity nowadays, so if he hits the ground running could also have great sell on value, should we go down.

With more players being lined up , are we rapidly turning into another QPR ?
Exciting ? yes , worrying ,yes

I agree here. It's very exciting to see us going after these players. And I think we're doing it right - singing half a dozen players (I imagine that's how many we'll end up with) who will really make a difference, rather than buying an entirely new squad. And no doubting the quality either.

It is a risky strategy however, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, although these players look excellent, what happens if Cornelius/Medel don't adapt to the prem? There are dozens of top quality players that have done incredibly well in some leagues, then failed in others (Veron, Forlan, Crespo serve as random examples). Secondly, money doesn't guarantee success. What happens if we go down?

Despite that last paragraph, I am extremely excite though. I'm a massive pessimist - always have been!

In short, we've made great signings. However we have spent a lot of money, so I would be worried if we were splashing this kind of cash and getting any worse.

Never boring supporting Cardiff...

I think there are lots of clubs out there spending more money than us including teams in the bottom half! Lets be Honest we are not spending big on over the hill players, we are spending on young hungry future stars with potential sell on value!!

Agreed. One good season and Caulker is worth £20m (you know what the market is like for young English players). Hopefully Cornelius adapts well - big men up front are a rarity nowadays, so if he hits the ground running could also have great sell on value, should we go down.

Exactly very promising signings by malky but looking at the team now and with 1-2 additions - winger, left back. think we will do rather well this season!! Fingers crossed!

Like others I thought we would just be going for best of the Championship type players and hoping they could make the step up. The signings we've made have shown real intent and ambition.

These signings are making people take notice and other teams will take us seriously now.
Also other players may be inclined to sign for us.I wonder what ince is thinking?

Whatever his dad has told him to think.

all hungry young players with a huge point to prove (especially in world cup year)... and yes we are talking about world cup players at cardiff.

soooo different to qPR and the mercinaries hughes and del-boy signed.


malky- 9 out of 10.....

It's different than I expected. I thought it would be Championship/SPL players + the good from Wigan, QPR and Reading.

So it's def exceeded my thoughts.

I thought this, we have deffo done better than I thought we would, with the addition of a pacey winger we WILL be fine this year and will be prepared for better things the following year