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BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVING”

Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:15 pm

The transfer deadline is fast approaching, with the window set to slam shut at 7pm on Monday, September 1. So far, the Bluebirds have only added goalkeeper Nathan Trott to their squad for the 2025/26 League One campaign, but Barry-Murphy is sure that there will be more ins and outs to come over the next few days


“ SO FAR 15 PLAYERS OUT / 1 IN “



Barry-Murphy said: "Yeah, for sure, there will be outgoings.”


“We are trying to bring in new players and working hard.”

"But because the end of the window is three days away, there is definitely going to be players coming in. But I can't say with any certainty at all what day it will be."


"Osho is obviously a player I know from my past," said the Cardiff boss, who worked with Osho at Rochdale in 2021. "But he's not our player and he belongs to Auxerre, so I think for me to say anything on that is disrespectful."
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Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:44 pm

It all sounds a bit vague to me cannot definitely say how many in is it 1 2 or 3 or possibly 4 ?surely he knows by now just a matter of getting over the line but it's sounding familiar,
neither here or there, we have all been told quality and 3/4 has been the aim ?

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:52 pm

montyblue wrote:It all sounds a bit vague to me cannot definitely say how many in is it 1 2 or 3 or possibly 4 ?surely he knows by now just a matter of getting over the line but it's sounding familiar,
neither here or there, we have all been told quality and 3/4 has been the aim ?



I stand by this Monty:

The Hierarchy are not fully backing BBM

But he can Never ever admit it as he would be out of a job in 24hrs.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:58 pm

Monty I am sure those three clowns know exactly what we think of them and they will hold til they get the payday that Tan wants and In that respect they do not care one iota about us hence no communication . This has been a very quiet window and I haven t got a clue whats going on, thank god the football is good.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:00 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:It all sounds a bit vague to me cannot definitely say how many in is it 1 2 or 3 or possibly 4 ?surely he knows by now just a matter of getting over the line but it's sounding familiar,
neither here or there, we have all been told quality and 3/4 has been the aim ?



I stand by this Monty:

The Hierarchy are not fully backing BBM

But he can Never ever admit it as he would be out of a job in 24hrs.



It's so bloody annoying with this owner and board,
it's staring them in the face we are doing well, but it always has to be on the cheap,
if he' s not backed there is no promotion simple 3 players down already turnbull tanner king,
and 15 out and i think Robertson will go and possibly daland.
Unbelievable.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:01 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:It all sounds a bit vague to me cannot definitely say how many in is it 1 2 or 3 or possibly 4 ?surely he knows by now just a matter of getting over the line but it's sounding familiar,
neither here or there, we have all been told quality and 3/4 has been the aim ?



I stand by this Monty:

The Hierarchy are not fully backing BBM

But he can Never ever admit it as he would be out of a job in 24hrs.

If Tan cant see that we are 2 or 3 players quality signings short of being favourites to go straight back up he is not only obstinate but an idiot as well. And we aren't talking about superstars here, what we need is players who are a little bit better than League One who can supplement our promising but threadbare squad

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:11 pm

If we lose anymore first team players we will definitely start to struggle in a few month’s time, when injuries and fatigue starts.

This 3-4 quality players that keeps being mentioned may need to turn into 5-6 if we lose anymore.

Shocking by the clowns higher up. Why don't they try backing a decent manager when we have a great opportunity to go straight back up.

We won’t stay top for long with the lack of depth we have.

I don’t blame BBM, he’s just stuck in the middle of his boss and fans who want answers.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:11 pm

Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:13 pm

JJ1927 wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:
montyblue wrote:It all sounds a bit vague to me cannot definitely say how many in is it 1 2 or 3 or possibly 4 ?surely he knows by now just a matter of getting over the line but it's sounding familiar,
neither here or there, we have all been told quality and 3/4 has been the aim ?



I stand by this Monty:

The Hierarchy are not fully backing BBM

But he can Never ever admit it as he would be out of a job in 24hrs.

If Tan cant see that we are 2 or 3 players quality signings short of being favourites to go straight back up he is not only obstinate but an idiot as well. And we aren't talking about superstars here, what we need is players who are a little bit better than League One who can supplement our promising but threadbare squad


Tan knows nothing.
He's learnt nothing.
He's not interested in the slightest.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:24 pm

Annis thought they would have announced osho today???

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:25 pm

Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.

Cardiff never announce anything till its 100% confirmed since sala .probably today or tomorrow then he offical announcement.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:30 pm

Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:41 pm

Jumanji Jim wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.


15 out and 2 in isn't BBM being backed in my opinion.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:52 pm

Blue Valley wrote:
Jumanji Jim wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.


15 out and 2 in isn't BBM being backed in my opinion.

I would prefer 15 old useless players who are here stealing a living out, then 3 or 4 top quality players in who can slot straight in to the first team

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:54 pm

montyblue wrote:It all sounds a bit vague to me cannot definitely say how many in is it 1 2 or 3 or possibly 4 ?surely he knows by now just a matter of getting over the line but it's sounding familiar,
neither here or there, we have all been told quality and 3/4 has been the aim ?

What it means is this.He probably knows what’s going on Monty but doesn’t see you as being in the need to know fella.Or a few more like me also. If it was common knowledge that this guy was looking for another club we would definitely be behind a load of championship clubs looking to sign him.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 4:00 pm

If Tan has decided to not sell the club in the hope of we get promoted back to the Championship so he can sell the club for a bigger price, why the hell doesn't he realise that we need to add to the squad that has started so well to make our chances of going up even better so that he can fill his up to his tits trousers pockets. He really is a dimwit.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 4:08 pm

Great news, he will get his quality players.

Daland going and a few young players given loans.

Agree with this policy.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 4:14 pm

We are not the only club in the world looking for quality players......However much someone likes BBM "Cardiff Project", the Jacks, Brizzle or any other championship club can come in and offer more wages and a chance to play at a higher level.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 5:12 pm

Jumanji Jim wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.



I think annis was referring to fully backed osho is 1 player we will see if the 3/4 materialises then that might be called fully backed

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 5:16 pm

ORCHARD BLUEBIRD wrote:Annis thought they would have announced osho today???



Yes I did.

Plus they did this on Nathan Trott, delayed the announcement by 3-4 days?

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 5:20 pm

Jumanji Jim wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.



I never change my mind:

Of Course BBM is not being fully backed, we are going to run with a very small squad.

Tan is hoping and praying we get promoted without spending.

We Sold O’Dowda for £350,000

Reduce wages over all beyond.

To be fair to BBM he is working with virtually peanuts.

He can Never while being employed say the Truth.

He hints how small his squad is all the time.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 5:23 pm

montyblue wrote:
Jumanji Jim wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.



I think annis was referring to fully backed osho is 1 player we will see if the 3/4 materialises then that might be called fully backed


Monty,

Correct and with BBM only having peanuts to spend with, makes his job harder.

Of course he will thank Tan next week, Has NO other choice as he would be Axed.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:25 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
Jumanji Jim wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:Osho had his photoshoot at the ground yesterday.

He has had his medical.


I wish you would make your mind up Annis.

Earlier on in this very thread you say that you stand by what you said and that BBM was not being backed, yet here we are with you saying that Osho has had his medical and photoshoot! He wont have come cheap, Annis, if he is on a permanent transfer as you allude.

So which is it? Is BBM being backed or isnt he? Because at the moment you have contradicted yourself here.



I never change my mind:

Of Course BBM is not being fully backed, we are going to run with a very small squad.

Tan is hoping and praying we get promoted without spending.

We Sold O’Dowda for £350,000

Reduce wages over all beyond.

To be fair to BBM he is working with virtually peanuts.

He can Never while being employed say the Truth.

He hints how small his squad is all the time.


And yet it's been bandied about that Osho is at least £1.5 million on a perm transfer. Hardly peanuts. I am not sticking up for Tan here, far from it I want him gone yesterday along with everyone else, however if 1.5 mil is the figure he costs us, plus I would imagine pretty high wages, it's not right to call such a figure peanuts, albeit I admit in todays world its a relatively small fee, it's still significant for a league 1 club like us which at the end of the day is what we currently are..like it or not.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:49 am

With Osho signed we need left back cover and wing cover.

Our starting eleven is good enough to beat anyone in this league proven with the Luton result.

The only thing stopping promotion now is injuries in my opinion so vital we have two players for every position.

Re: BRIAN BARRY- MURPHY: “PLAYERS COMING IN / PLAYERS LEAVIN

Fri Aug 29, 2025 6:50 am

In fairness nobody knows what was agreed between Tan and BBM when he was appointed.

Did they all agree who was going,who would be sold if an offer came in, who would definitely not be sold (unless a stupid offer came in) and what the budget was for new players (if any)?

We haven't seen a player sold who's been playing regularly for BBM yet and i think that speaks volumes. If rubin or cian or lawlor were to be sold then i think we have problems.

BBm doesn't seem to be unhappy with the situation, in fact he looks quite confident and happy with it. he's always said he likes a small squad, likes working with talented youngsters and wants to add a few quality players.

So the proof will be at the end of the window, will we get 3 or 4 'quality' players in and will we lose any players we don't want to go.