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It's not just the manager....

Thu May 22, 2025 9:18 pm

Some people are frustrated that we haven't appointed a manager yet.

I've always said I wanted the new man in by the start of June, I hope that can happen.

But it's not just that.

We are planning for a new league. The club need to be prepared for that but I'm seeing no sign that they are.

No friendlies announced by the club - be that a tour or playing local teams.

Season ended two weeks ago and no news on contracts.

It appears there's no planning on possible signings. You don't necessarily need a manager for that - most clubs these days recruit players without manager involvement.



I hope I'm wrong but there are no positive signs right now.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 4:25 am

Same every year mate we are always playing catch up

We Haven’t got a hope in hell of picking up the best free transfers available at moment because no decent player with loads of offers is going to pick us. We Haven’t got a Manager no coaching staff and are in complete disarray off the field

The year we got promoted we had already signed Etheridge and Mendez Laing by this stage (and what a decent pair of free transfers they were)

Nothing will change with the 3 muppets in charge. Mid table mediocrity at best next season

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 5:52 am

Agreed Ned, from Top to Botyom is the problem.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 9:57 am

We have a part time Chief Executive who is also the CEO at Kortrijk and runs his car sales business.

Our Chairman is also part time and has his finger in more pies than a baker.

It’s no wonder we are always behind the curve.

Cardiff City is just a hobby to them after they finish their day jobs.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 2:57 pm

Pre season will be our first 6 league games :banghead:

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 3:50 pm

And the circus continues.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 3:55 pm

And the circus continues.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 6:12 pm

When we play our 1st pre season game is where we find out about our kits.
Terrible with announcements of things

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 7:40 pm

Think the kit is the last of our worries at the moment.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 7:42 pm

nick_strin wrote:Think the kit is the last of our worries at the moment.


Literally thought the same.

They can wear blue miniskirts for all I care if they win matches.

Re: It's not just the manager....

Fri May 23, 2025 8:05 pm

A total shambles from top to bottom ! They have learnt abolutely nothing. :banghead: :banghead: :bluebird:

Re: It's not just the manager....

Sat May 24, 2025 2:42 pm

behind doors friendlies have been booked, just not announced, Sure Cambridge United are one again

18th july away at their place

Re: It's not just the manager....

Sat May 24, 2025 2:57 pm

Rumour has it COD has said he is too good to be a League One player and wants to leave. Which would be a loss.