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The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:17 am

The Truth Tan / Dalman- BBM :



# Tan has effectively lost over £275 million on us and virtually down to total Miss management of Our Club.

So is unable to spend any more (except to avoid relegation).

# That is why we have such a low low budget on players’ wages.


# That is why we let go of 14 players ….so far .


# That is why we have to depend more on young … Very low salaried players .


## That is why he engaged BBM …a man whose strength is on youth …a man who is desperate and thankful to get a manager’s job (especially on a club like CCFC).



### That is why BBM is not our “manager” - but rather our “Head Coach”.


The decisions on which players are released or Sold is down to one man Tan ….not BBM !


The decisions on who we sign is down to Tan .

# That is why we got money for O’Dowda ….and let Ralls go etc….

# That is why BBM does not know if Horvath and Alnwick are staying or going in his own words .


# That is why he does not know about Daland going .

# That is why we are not going to “buy” anyone ….except if we generate money (eg O’Dowda) …even then we are more likely to pocket the money rather than buy.



NEW SIGNINGS:

## That is why we should expect to sign either young players on loan or freebies . (I expect 3 ..plus or minus one).


# Tan knows that this third tier division is much weaker than the Championship, it’s not rocket science even fur him.

He is gambling on getting promotion on the Very cheap .

He has created a fool proof safety net , whereby even if we do not get promoted ….we would either lose no money (very low budget) ..or at worst we will only lose a relatively insignificant few million .





# These are the facts as I see them . VINCENT TAN DID not lie to BBM or to us the fans on this he never promised any money would be spent this season.

He simply has hos and Dalman’s plan …whereby financially he is safe in a worst case scenario ….with promotion remaining a real possibility .


## This is it ! This is the truth as I see it .


This is why it is clear to me that Tan is now a toothless , lame duck financially …a man whose football knowledge is zilch …..a very serious liability who must go asap and along with Dalman and Choo.



IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS ALONE TAN HAD THE CHANCES TO SELL US:


Tan along with Dalman Chose not to and try get us back up on less than pennies.
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Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:23 am

Spot on in every respect Annis.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:28 am

Sounds all logical to me.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:32 am

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Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:37 am

Annis totally agree with your accessment makes perfect sense why a head coach doesn't even know whose staying and whose leaving I thought this at his last press conference for bbm we a big deal for a club bigger then Rochdale all makes sense hope the wheels don't come off time will tell

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:44 am

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Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:51 am

I bet we still have the highest wage bill in league one tho , i don't think we need to spend much its about getting the best out of what we got and a few shrewd loans , people said we didnt spend last year but we did , Darland and Salech were north of 8 million .we are transitioning atm and tbh I like the fact the youngsters are given ago, this league is perfect time do that

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:51 am

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Roy Collier:

Tan may not sell until he gets his unrealistic price.
When you take over a football club. You are taking on a massive gamble. Even when you bring in players at a club.
Because they may have done well at one club, doesn't mean they are going to do the same at your club.

Its all well buying a club. But running a successful club is Worlds apart.
The first thing Tan should have done is employed people who understands football,and the running of a club.

Know your club and ,know your fan base. Is in my mind extremely important.
Without fans you don't have a club.

Ok maybe Tan has kept us afloat with his money. But it take more than just a big Bank Account to keep and make a successful club.
Its knowing when to spend and most importantly who to trust with the money.

This is where Tan has made the wrong moves . He has handed out big money to the wrong managers.
Just one for instance was Solskjær !
It shows Tan and his bunch of Clowns know very little about the game and the workings of it.

He goes and gives millions to Solskjær, a man that is new to management. Top players dont mean great or good management.

Rooney is a fine example of great player but can't manage a kids Tea party.

Tan needs to sell, and go. No one wants him here. When you own a football club and one question you ask is, why haven't our goal keeper scored yet.

Well I would say its time to press the panic button. Because your club is surely in trouble.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:52 am

w[b]ith promotion remaining a real possibility .[/b]

that is soooo funny, delusional is what springs to mind.........................

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:53 am

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Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:55 am

This sounds about right.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:23 am

Nothing to disagree with there Annis. We've spoke a few times about this and i don't think alot of fans have totally grasped the potential we've just missed out on.


New owners who have serious money and were "ready to go" as far as team building was concerned against Tan who will NOT invest anymore in the squad and is trying to "wing it" back to the championship. Most of us can see this but where is the trust and official supporters club in all this??


Tan, Dalman and that little weasel del boy should be run out of town.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:25 am

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Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:43 am

I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:45 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.


I’m usually a positive poster here, and I do believe he is in charge of transfer targets, but I am definitely feeling his hands are tied.

Unfortunately, it’s looking very likely the budget isn’t there for him.

We need to get the dictator out before he gets rid of BBM, brings in another manager and then relegate us.

I think we need to keep hold of BBM at all costs.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:59 am

MillenniumNova wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.


I’m usually a positive poster here, and I do believe he is in charge of transfer targets, but I am definitely feeling his hands are tied.

Unfortunately, it’s looking very likely the budget isn’t there for him.

We need to get the dictator out before he gets rid of BBM, brings in another manager and then relegate us.

I think we need to keep hold of BBM at all costs.


I think Annis has nailed it in the opening post.
It’s obvious that we have to trim so that’s not a sign of good management
It is a sign of previous poor procurement and reactive management.

They’re a fckin shambles.

Hope they don’t fck this up as BBM needs support

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:56 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:59 am

MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:59 am

BBM confirms what I have said


viewtopic.php?f=2&t=246049

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:01 am

Forever Blue wrote:The Truth Tan / Dalman- BBM :



# Tan has effectively lost over £275 million on us and virtually down to total Miss management of Our Club.

So is unable to spend any more (except to avoid relegation).

# That is why we have such a low low budget on players’ wages.


# That is why we let go of 14 players ….so far .


# That is why we have to depend more on young … Very low salaried players .


## That is why he engaged BBM …a man whose strength is on youth …a man who is desperate and thankful to get a manager’s job (especially on a club like CCFC).



### That is why BBM is not our “manager” - but rather our “Head Coach”.


The decisions on which players are released or Sold is down to one man Tan ….not BBM !


The decisions on who we sign is down to Tan .

# That is why we got money for O’Dowda ….and let Ralls go etc….

# That is why BBM does not know if Horvath and Alnwick are staying or going in his own words .


# That is why he does not know about Daland going .

# That is why we are not going to “buy” anyone ….except if we generate money (eg O’Dowda) …even then we are more likely to pocket the money rather than buy.



NEW SIGNINGS:

## That is why we should expect to sign either young players on loan or freebies . (I expect 3 ..plus or minus one).


# Tan knows that this third tier division is much weaker than the Championship, it’s not rocket science even fur him.

He is gambling on getting promotion on the Very cheap .

He has created a fool proof safety net , whereby even if we do not get promoted ….we would either lose no money (very low budget) ..or at worst we will only lose a relatively insignificant few million .





# These are the facts as I see them . VINCENT TAN DID not lie to BBM or to us the fans on this he never promised any money would be spent this season.

He simply has hos and Dalman’s plan …whereby financially he is safe in a worst case scenario ….with promotion remaining a real possibility .


## This is it ! This is the truth as I see it .


This is why it is clear to me that Tan is now a toothless , lame duck financially …a man whose football knowledge is zilch …..a very serious liability who must go asap and along with Dalman and Choo.



IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS ALONE TAN HAD THE CHANCES TO SELL US:


Tan along with Dalman Chose not to and try get us back up on less than pennies.


Sounds pretty spot on to me.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:12 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Yeah the style is called "do what Tan tells me".

We may well have new players coming in but they will be freebies, loans mainly youngsters and almost certainly not the players BBM had on his list.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:18 am

MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Yeah the style is called "do what Tan tells me".

We may well have new players coming in but they will be freebies, loans mainly youngsters and almost certainly not the players BBM had on his list.


I think they'll be mostly loans actually and I think that's all we'll need.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:25 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:BBM confirms what I have said


viewtopic.php?f=2&t=246049



Just like the previous Puppets:

SO WHERE ARE THESE FOUR QUALITY SIGNINGS?

Why are we the only club failing to bring in players?

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:26 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Yeah the style is called "do what Tan tells me".

We may well have new players coming in but they will be freebies, loans mainly youngsters and almost certainly not the players BBM had on his list.


I think they'll be mostly loans actually and I think that's all we'll need.



If they are loans that’s not being Backed

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:29 am

Forever Blue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Yeah the style is called "do what Tan tells me".

We may well have new players coming in but they will be freebies, loans mainly youngsters and almost certainly not the players BBM had on his list.


I think they'll be mostly loans actually and I think that's all we'll need.



If they are loans that’s not being Backed


It is if that's what he wants.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:33 am

worcester_ccfc wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Yeah the style is called "do what Tan tells me".

We may well have new players coming in but they will be freebies, loans mainly youngsters and almost certainly not the players BBM had on his list.


I think they'll be mostly loans actually and I think that's all we'll need.



If they are loans that’s not being Backed


It is if that's what he wants.



Yes a PUPPET would only want that.

A Decent manager would really want quality players that are here to stay.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:33 am

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:42 am

Forever Blue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still think it's clear that BBM is in charge of transfers. Everything points to it.

My opinion is unchanged, I will look at who we have at the end of the window.

Absolutely nothing that I have seen points to that. BBM has admitted himself that he doesn't know if Alnwick, Horvarth or Daland will stay or go. As for players coming in, it's reported that Tan has already stopped 2 last week.

Tan is the owner and manager of our football club, every decision made by the club is his.


As has been said on another thread by someone, that's just his style of talking.

A lot of people getting hysterical at the moment but the signings will come.

Yeah the style is called "do what Tan tells me".

We may well have new players coming in but they will be freebies, loans mainly youngsters and almost certainly not the players BBM had on his list.


I think they'll be mostly loans actually and I think that's all we'll need.



If they are loans that’s not being Backed


It is if that's what he wants.



Yes a PUPPET would only want that.

A Decent manager would really want quality players that are here to stay.


Like keeping Salech, Robinson, Robertson etc.

He already has quality players for this level and just needs a few to add to them.

Bringing in 10 signings would have just been a waste of money and we needed a smaller squad anyway.

Re: The TRUTH as I See it:

Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:06 pm

TAN HAS CHOSEN BBM AND I DONT TRUST ANYTHING TAN DOES AND IVE BEEN PROVEN RIGHT TIME AFTER TIME.

Already we stressing bad signs regard transfers.

Tan has NO intentions of Spending money, So BBM got the job and that he had worked with younger players costing nothing