" BBM denies that he's not being backed "

When asked whether it was right to say that he had not been backed by the board, the Bluebirds head coach steadfastly answered:


BRIAN BARRY-MURPHY:


"No.

"I think patience is obviously important and I'm very particular on what we want to bring into the club.

"There's always going to be slight, I suppose, nuance around certain players that we want to bring in may become available, or may not become available based on how the window progresses. And just being ready for that.

"But the support from the board has been constant. At this moment, we feel very aligned on what we ought to bring in. It's very clear and I've been very happy with it."

"Individual circumstances of each player that we may or may not be in for will be different, so we have to understand that they're not our players as such as yet.

"We have to understand that we may have to be patient and wait until the right moment to get them into the club.

"I've been very clear on what we want to bring into the club and I guess the timescale for people on the outside can just be a bit frustrating because it's unknown."

This is what I've been saying all summer.

I'm glad the manager has cleared things up and reiterated that the right players will come in.

Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, and that's still my view.

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

You're reading far too much into his comments the other day. He had a chilled look about him as he was saying it.

As others have said, that's just his style.

I've watched his press conference from today and believe what he has said here, as I have all summer.

Not everything has to be a massive conspiracy.

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

You're reading far too much into his comments the other day. He had a chilled look about him as he was saying it.

As others have said, that's just his style.

I've watched his press conference from today and believe what he has said here, as I have all summer.

Not everything has to be a massive conspiracy.

We shall agree to disagree

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

You're reading far too much into his comments the other day. He had a chilled look about him as he was saying it.

As others have said, that's just his style.

I've watched his press conference from today and believe what he has said here, as I have all summer.

Not everything has to be a massive conspiracy.

We shall agree to disagree

Then if he’s being backed he will fall on his own sword and it’s all down to him from now on.

All the managers have said this under the Regime including Riza and as we know many were not backed.


So Fans then turn on the managers not the Regime.

Fair play BBM you can be the only Blamed.

LETS SEE THESE QUALITY PLAYERS YOU HAVE PROMISED:

This is what I've been saying all summer.

I'm glad the manager has cleared things up and reiterated that the right players will come in.

Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, and that's still my view.

Just like Omer Riza and many previous puppets.

From now on if we do well I will praise BBM if WE Fail he will fully deserve to be slated.

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

My View Mike,

I will back BBM for now, but personally I stand by this another TAN PUPPET.

If they are loans that’s not being Backed

Then if he’s being backed he will fall on his own sword and it’s all down to him from now on.

All the managers have said this under the Regime including Riza and as we know many were not backed.


So Fans then turn on the managers not the Regime.

Fair play BBM you can be the only Blamed.

LETS SEE THESE QUALITY PLAYERS YOU HAVE PROMISED:

Yes, and when he has us in the top six then it will be his and his team's victory - hope people will acknowledge that when it happens.

The quality will come in I'm sure but there's still plenty of time in the window.

I can't wait for the window to close. Hate this time of year.

If they are loans that’s not being Backed

It is if that's all he wants.

Much rather this than sign ten players who we try and get rid of for three years.

He'll get the players and then he'll be judged on results.

If they are loans that’s not being Backed

It is if that's all he wants.

Much rather this than sign ten players who we try and get rid of for three years.

He'll get the players and then he'll be judged on results.

Just like Champion Riza that was all he wanted

If they are loans that’s not being Backed

It is if that's all he wants.

Much rather this than sign ten players who we try and get rid of for three years.

He'll get the players and then he'll be judged on results.

Just like Champion Riza that was all he wanted

He got Salech.

He did alright didn't he?

Then if he’s being backed he will fall on his own sword and it’s all down to him from now on.

All the managers have said this under the Regime including Riza and as we know many were not backed.


So Fans then turn on the managers not the Regime.

Fair play BBM you can be the only Blamed.

LETS SEE THESE QUALITY PLAYERS YOU HAVE PROMISED:

Yes, and when he has us in the top six then it will be his and his team's victory - hope people will acknowledge that when it happens.

The quality will come in I'm sure but there's still plenty of time in the window.

I can't wait for the window to close. Hate this time of year.

If BBM takes us up I will be the first to say I was wrong.

But Ned you back all the Puppets and continue to have egg on your face.

I am willing to give him a chance.

But you make them sensational so quick it’s unbelievable.

Then if he’s being backed he will fall on his own sword and it’s all down to him from now on.

All the managers have said this under the Regime including Riza and as we know many were not backed.


So Fans then turn on the managers not the Regime.

Fair play BBM you can be the only Blamed.

LETS SEE THESE QUALITY PLAYERS YOU HAVE PROMISED:

Yes, and when he has us in the top six then it will be his and his team's victory - hope people will acknowledge that when it happens.

The quality will come in I'm sure but there's still plenty of time in the window.

I can't wait for the window to close. Hate this time of year.

If BBM takes us up I will be the first to say I was wrong.

But Ned you back all the Puppets and continue to have egg on your face.

I am willing to give him a chance.

But you make them sensational so quick it’s unbelievable.

The majority of fans back this manager. That's clear.

He's what we've needed for years.

I have got things wrong but so have loads of other people.

I don't know when it became such a bad thing to support a manager.

Only manager I've ever been excited over that we signed was warnock why?

Because I knew what I'd get and we got exactly that I've backed every manager we've had the misfortune of been given let's be honest as supporters we don't get a choice we support the team not really the manager as they come and go I will back bbm and I really hope he's a success because it means my clubs doing well at the moment in time.

I'm not convinced somethings I like about him somethings about the way we play I'm not but will give him at least 10 games to convince me he's the one

Then if he’s being backed he will fall on his own sword and it’s all down to him from now on.

All the managers have said this under the Regime including Riza and as we know many were not backed.


So Fans then turn on the managers not the Regime.

Fair play BBM you can be the only Blamed.

LETS SEE THESE QUALITY PLAYERS YOU HAVE PROMISED:

Yes, and when he has us in the top six then it will be his and his team's victory - hope people will acknowledge that when it happens.

The quality will come in I'm sure but there's still plenty of time in the window.

I can't wait for the window to close. Hate this time of year.

If BBM takes us up I will be the first to say I was wrong.

But Ned you back all the Puppets and continue to have egg on your face.

I am willing to give him a chance.

But you make them sensational so quick it’s unbelievable.

The majority of fans back this manager. That's clear.

He's what we've needed for years.

I have got things wrong but so have loads of other people.

I don't know when it became such a bad thing to support a manager.

I will not turn on him I will judge him after 10-12 games.

I just don’t believe him and I don’t agree with him.

My Opinion.

But Only you said Riza was taking us to the Premier League.

You should hold back on BBM

Let’s not get on his back but let’s not really believe he’s taking us straight back up after only a few games

Only manager I've ever been excited over that we signed was warnock why?

Because I knew what I'd get and we got exactly that I've backed every manager we've had the misfortune of been given let's be honest as supporters we don't get a choice we support the team not really the manager as they come and go I will back bbm and I really hope he's a success because it means my clubs doing well at the moment in time.

I'm not convinced somethings I like about him somethings about the way we play I'm not but will give him at least 10 games to convince me he's the one

Des Spot on.

But I was also a big Malky Fan.

Worcester - as stated before I respect your continued positivity.


But like other posts on this topic I agree we have heard this so many times before.

The fact is we have had a goalkeeper in on loan and nobody else and the transfer window has been open a long time and the season has started. If Fish is ruled out tomorrow and Darland has gone then we have only 2 centre backs left and one is a youngster - albeit a good player. No- we need them now and BBM has been here long enough to know what he wants. Mark my words we might get one or two in on loan but we will hear the hierarchy phrase come out in line with signing a good player ‘we couldn’t get it over the line in time! Bolllocks.

Fair points Worcester.

The mistrust of the board permeates through all this.
As it has time and time before.

Then the clouds come in, they it turns to sour rain.

I hope you’re correct. And BBM is supported.
Otherwise, he’ll just be yet another shown the door.

Tan has to go.

Your forgetting Ned,

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.

I was openly critical of riza, I called relegation after the Oxford game on boxing day and was probably one of the most negative people on this board last season as I could see where we were heading

I feel the total opposite about bbm, you can just see from the minimal time he has been here how much of a better coach he is than riza, everything he does is structured and has a purpose

As for the clowns running the club it is quite obvious they are not gonna back the manager properly and we need to try and run them out of the club as soon as possible

I'm just thankful we have a manager who is capable of getting results even with both hands tied behind his back and with proper backing I really believe he could do great things for this club

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

My View Mike,

I will back BBM for now, but personally I stand by this another TAN PUPPET.

BBM - like all the previous managers at the City - is an employee.

I understand and respect the antipathy to the owner but we must remember the manager is not free to say or do whatever he likes - unlike us fans who are happy to share the same.

I’m not sure calling him Tan’s puppet now or at anytime is fair on the bloke, frankly.

Anyway-CTID

Come on lads let’s cut BBM some slack he’s had less than 30 training sessions with the team we look a lot more like a footballing team already .Results have been good, of course we could do with a few more players to enhance the quality of the squad .If he wants to bring in a couple of young prem loan players then so be it ,we had experience last season and look where that got us .Patience is needed for any new manager so for me at least wait till xmas to see where we are .Every manager we’ve had have had interference from the clowns running us and that will never change while they are here .Lets get right behind the manager and team and take out our anger on the hierarchy

PLUS IF BBM WENT PUBLIC AND SAID HE WAS NOT BEING BACKED:


TAN WOULD IMMEDIATELY SACK HIM

We should back BBM for at least 10-12 games .

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

My View Mike,

I will back BBM for now, but personally I stand by this another TAN PUPPET.

BBM - like all the previous managers at the City - is an employee.

I understand and respect the antipathy to the owner but we must remember the manager is not free to say or do whatever he likes - unlike us fans who are happy to share the same.

I’m not sure calling him Tan’s puppet now or at anytime is fair on the bloke, frankly.

Anyway-CTID

Spot on

July and August 6th 2025:

BBM:

“We are looking to sign exceptional quality:”

"As a general overview we are looking to improve all areas of the team, from back to front - it's working in that order, based on the first signing!

"That's the message to the supporters, we are looking to bring in exceptional quality who we feel improves the starting XI.”

“ With every pound or penny spent on this squad, we feel we have a responsibility to the owner to treasure it, so we don't waste a penny

Why are there comments against BBM here....you cannot expect him to publicly admit he is not being backed, supported. Life and work doesn't work like that...would I openly do that about my manager!

He is employed and will be aware of requirements, conditions and being professional

We know Tan meddles but give BBM time

After his comments the other day about not knowing if certain players will stay or go, this is exactly what I'd expect BBM to come out with. Same old bollocks that he and every manager before him under Tan has spewed out.

They are just saying what they are told to say.

My View Mike,

I will back BBM for now, but personally I stand by this another TAN PUPPET.

BBM - like all the previous managers at the City - is an employee.

I understand and respect the antipathy to the owner but we must remember the manager is not free to say or do whatever he likes - unlike us fans who are happy to share the same.

I’m not sure calling him Tan’s puppet now or at anytime is fair on the bloke, frankly.

Anyway-CTID

Tan could not stand it that he could not control Malky and Warwick


They were our only two successful managers


95% of the rest of them have been totally controlled by Tan and Puppets


Look where we are today:

Tan took us over we were one game from the Prem.

We are now Div 3 and and Our Debt is Triple Despite continuing promises of making us Debt Free.