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" BBM speaks about transfers "

Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:33 pm

Brian Barry-Murphy:


"We've been talking about the amount of players we'll bring in for a long time so if we don't sign anyone then I'll be accused of being a liar!

But we expect to add to our squad before the deadline, on what day it's just impossible to say.

From day one of pre-season we had an idea of what we wanted to bring into the club, they remain the same.

We have a vision of where want to take the club and that includes bringing in players."

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:38 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:Brian Barry-Murphy:


"We've been talking about the amount of players we'll bring in for a long time so if we don't sign anyone then I'll be accused of being a liar!

But we expect to add to our squad before the deadline, on what day it's just impossible to say.

From day one of pre-season we had an idea of what we wanted to bring into the club, they remain the same.

We have a vision of where want to take the club and that includes bringing in players."


Too late, he's already being called one by some.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:02 am

Welshman in CA wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:Brian Barry-Murphy:


"We've been talking about the amount of players we'll bring in for a long time so if we don't sign anyone then I'll be accused of being a liar!

But we expect to add to our squad before the deadline, on what day it's just impossible to say.

From day one of pre-season we had an idea of what we wanted to bring into the club, they remain the same.

We have a vision of where want to take the club and that includes bringing in players."


Too late, he's already being called one by some.

The problem is he's probably been told he can have this or that but like bbm states since day one he's wanted certain players and we are yet to see them which tells me it's above who have lied to him and not backing him. Some loan goalkeeper is all we have had as we all know. The fans will look at BBM if we don't get these quality players he's mentioned over and over for weeks but again he's only saying what he's been told what he can have from the paid liars above. It will be Like egg on his face from them above to him if they dont materialise, it's a vicious circle sadly :bluescarf:

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:32 am

We need players asap if injuries start piling up we need options

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:47 am

Injuries will seriously damage any chance of automatics if we don't get players through the door

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:53 am

I hope he's right. Turnbull and Tanner will already be big losses; they were first-teamers, although their replacements are doing well, but what happens when they start getting injured?

Who do we play in the cup? After two long away trips in a few days, some of these players need a rest.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 7:05 am

We need players asap if injuries start piling up we need options

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 7:49 am

Only a week left for Monty to keep asking
It was always going to be late movement in fairness

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:09 am

Bluebina wrote:I hope he's right. Turnbull and Tanner will already be big losses; they were first-teamers, although their replacements are doing well, but what happens when they start getting injured?

Who do we play in the cup? After two long away trips in a few days, some of these players need a rest.

Can see king,isak,turner,maybe daland playing if he’s not going?

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:51 am

Would be nice to strengthen the squad before the window closes, but I have to admit that before the season started I thought the priority was to improve the defence.
If we keep Darland along with Ng and Chambers then perhaps it's other areas we should concentrate on.
Yes, we need a wide forward, a central midfielder and another central forward would be useful, as one of the two lads up front are sure to pick up knocks.
But absolute credit to the squad so far by proving most of us wrong and climbing to the top of the league at this early stage. :occasion5:

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:04 am

We need more depth. We are going to get more injuries and suspensions.

BBM has done everything asked of him.

He deserves backing, if the board has any sense at all, they will back him now.

This good start can easily end if we keep getting injuries.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:32 am

Blue Valley wrote:We need more depth. We are going to get more injuries and suspensions.

BBM has done everything asked of him.

He deserves backing, if the board has any sense at all, they will back him now.

This good start can easily end if we keep getting injuries.


There is no sense with those in charge of Cardiff City.

Time and again over the years wrong decisions have been made and lessons gone unlearned.

The clowns at the top will expect promotion on a shoestring.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:41 am

MR BIRCHGROVE wrote:Would be nice to strengthen the squad before the window closes, but I have to admit that before the season started I thought the priority was to improve the defence.
If we keep Darland along with Ng and Chambers then perhaps it's other areas we should concentrate on.
Yes, we need a wide forward, a central midfielder and another central forward would be useful, as one of the two lads up front are sure to pick up knocks.
But absolute credit to the squad so far by proving most of us wrong and climbing to the top of the league at this early stage. :occasion5:


Don’t forget, we still have Robertson to come back too.

We do need signings but we need to target the positions where we’re really short. LB, CB (if Daaland goes), and a winger and we’ll be well set.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:55 pm

Really do hope we get a minimum of 3 players in before the window closes. :bluebird:

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 7:11 pm

davids wrote:
Blue Valley wrote:We need more depth. We are going to get more injuries and suspensions.

BBM has done everything asked of him.

He deserves backing, if the board has any sense at all, they will back him now.

This good start can easily end if we keep getting injuries.


There is no sense with those in charge of Cardiff City.

Time and again over the years wrong decisions have been made and lessons gone unlearned.

The clowns at the top will expect promotion on a shoestring.


I'm semi optimistic we can do promotion on a shoestring. BBM looks like the real deal. Imagine how good we'd be with a budget

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:16 pm

Caerphillyblue1927 wrote:Really do hope we get a minimum of 3 players in before the window closes. :bluebird:


Agree. I've said for the last week 3-4 would be ideal.

I don't want many more than that because I don't want the squad to be big in numbers, but we need 3-4.

Injuries and suspensions happen, that's natural. We also only have one senior LB, he needs competition.

CB and winger my other priorities.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:23 pm

I’ve been patient with transfers and not moaning about how quiet it’s been. But will be disappointed if we don’t get anyone.

I respect BBM for not just taking any old player but may bite us if we get no one.

Re: " BBM speaks about transfers "

Sun Aug 24, 2025 9:11 pm

We knew there would be no transfers