Well Said Tony Rivers : “I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU”

Spot on:


Tony is always positive but even he can see we have problems and they should of been sorted weeks ago:

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Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Using the World Cup as an excuse is just lazy.

Other clubs were doing business during the tournament. Same shit every year from the club.

If osho,s injury keeps him out as well we cannot go in to the wrexham game with a back 4 of kpakio ng one of the young center backs and bagan ,
The club will have to move quick to sort our defensive crisis this week

I’m slightly concerned because I still think we need, at the very least, another striker, wide midfielder, left back, defensive midfielder and now, possibly, another centre back.

However, I don’t dismiss the fact that the market is slow after the World Cup. Year after year we see that until the Prem clubs settle on their squad the Championship clubs just have to wait and be patient unless they gamble on potential from Div 1/Div 2 like we have with Moylan.

I honestly don’t think we’ll know where we are until the window closes.

It’s wrong in my opinion. I think we should close the window before the season starts but that ain’t going to happen with the Prem clubs calling the shots.

Very frustrating but not much we, or the club, can do about it. Particularly when BBM is clearly going to nbd looking for the up and coming Prem youngsters on loan.

Spot on:


Tony is always positive but even he can see we have problems and they should of been sorted weeks ago:

Annis, we have both known "Lakey" for a long, long time, for me he's a top guy and has his finger on the pulse as far as the city are concerned. I'm also worried that we are not bringing in players early enough to "bed them in" i've kept out of threads about this but if we don't bring in far better quality than we have, then we will a very long winter.

We need some animals in defense, and midfield.

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

If there was 25 minutes left of a window some would say the same when in truth the club will have had nearly THREE months to sort signings ready for pre season which has now come and gone. I don't believe for one moment BBM is being backed to what he wanted, he knows if this current squad is up to a top half finish or not with what we got. People think he's been doing nothing for 10 odd weeks because he wants a small squad who will probably be in a fight and all this world cup timescale bollocks is just excuses but we have become immune to that at the media spin over the years and last minute signings who take weeks to get fit so bench it for 4 weeks and come on for ten minutes. BBM toes the party line like all managers that's the truth of it.

It's the same old shit from the club and fans as we all know.

At the end of the day if we are serious about staying up or going for promotion we would have signed players to suit ready and bedded in by now via a pre season and he would have been backed to date with what he wanted to what the clubs vision is this season coming.

Although anything can happen in the next week or whatever. We are playing the likes of kpakio who's not even a div 1 player in my opinion the man can not even pass a ball from A to B half the time and Ng who's not a center back , turn backwards Turnbull who's turns up once every 40 games and so on, which tells me everything right now we got over half a team who are not championship players id say. One week to go and he's saying we are short all over the place numbers wise and he needs players, then he's happy with a small squad the next interview. It's bizarre our club. Although this is just my opinion of course

He will just go elsewhere BBM will at some point despite the all's gravy media interviews because we have f*cking idiots above.

Spot on:


Tony is always positive but even he can see we have problems and they should of been sorted weeks ago:

Annis, we have both known "Lakey" for a long, long time, for me he's a top guy and has his finger on the pulse as far as the city are concerned. I'm also worried that we are not bringing in players early enough to "bed them in" i've kept out of threads about this but if we don't bring in far better quality than we have, then we will a very long winter.

Paul,


Correct we have and he knows what he’s talking about.

Always very positive but he sees deeply we might have e big problems ahead

Their are NO Excuses about lack in strength in the Squad, everyone knew this weeks ago including BBM.

I’m quite let down that BBM is Sayong this now when he knew we were weak and said the same 10 days ago.

We keep getting rid of players and rightly so if not good enough, but that gives surely BBM money for new players.



BBM Saying this now twice in the last 14 days:

“I think we need new players, new additions. You saw how stretched we are in terms of numbers, and that's even if the players who are injured were fit. So we're very conscious that we have to strengthen the squad.”

Brian Barry-Murphy

Bbm has had kids on the bench every friendly what for ?are they going to be on the bench come the wrexham if so we are f.cked lawlor rubin fi have had no pre season chambers and fish had 1 game i have said all along we are all over the place with a starting 11 the new lad molan is our only addition and a 1 week to go till season kicks off its a shambles in my book .

annis actions speak louder than words we need a couple of players in before the Wrexham game hope BBM got a couple lined up we need extra bodies in ASAP !!!

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

If there was 25 minutes left of a window some would say the same when in truth the club will have had nearly THREE months to sort signings ready for pre season which has now come and gone. I don't believe for one moment BBM is being backed to what he wanted, he knows if this current squad is up to a top half finish or not with what we got. People think he's been doing nothing for 10 odd weeks because he wants a small squad who will probably be in a fight and all this world cup timescale bollocks is just excuses but we have become immune to that at the media spin over the years and last minute signings who take weeks to get fit so bench it for 4 weeks and come on for ten minutes. BBM toes the party line like all managers that's the truth of it.

It's the same old shit from the club and fans as we all know.

At the end of the day if we are serious about staying up or going for promotion we would have signed players to suit ready and bedded in by now via a pre season and he would have been backed to date with what he wanted to what the clubs vision is this season coming.

Although anything can happen in the next week or whatever. We are playing the likes of kpakio who's not even a div 1 player in my opinion the man can not even pass a ball from A to B half the time and Ng who's not a center back , turn backwards Turnbull who's turns up once every 40 games and so on, which tells me everything right now we got over half a team who are not championship players id say. One week to go and he's saying we are short all over the place numbers wise and he needs players, then he's happy with a small squad the next interview. It's bizarre our club. Although this is just my opinion of course

He will just go elsewhere BBM will at some point despite the all's gravy media interviews because we have f*cking idiots above.

No we wouldn't. We say we judge it at the end of the window because that's when the look of our squad matters.

Most people on here aren't stupid so should known that, and do know that. So I think they run down our team and run down our club deliberately and whenever they can.

They even did it last season when we were doing well.

I don't judge things now because there are still over three weeks to go and most of the business is done in August.

I think the way people have responded to winning the first competitive game is entitled and sad really.

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

It'll be worth more than it is now because at least then it'll be an informed opinion.

There will also be no need for your endless threads of "WE NEED TO SIGN..." because it'll be over.

So the opinions will have more importance too at the end of the window.

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

It'll be worth more than it is now because at least then it'll be an informed opinion.

There will also be no need for your endless threads of "WE NEED TO SIGN..." because it'll be over.

So the opinions will have more importance too at the end of the window.

Ned I think half the forum are saying the same as me, and as often with endless posts about new recruits come on tan back bbm etc

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

It'll be worth more than it is now because at least then it'll be an informed opinion.

There will also be no need for your endless threads of "WE NEED TO SIGN..." because it'll be over.

So the opinions will have more importance too at the end of the window.

Ned I think half the forum are saying the same as me, and as often with endless posts about new recruits come on tan back bbm etc

But we need to sign players urgently because our defence is not up to Championship standards
We definitely need a new Centre Back a left back and a right back not wingbacks and a defensive midfielder general

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

It'll be worth more than it is now because at least then it'll be an informed opinion.

There will also be no need for your endless threads of "WE NEED TO SIGN..." because it'll be over.

So the opinions will have more importance too at the end of the window.

Ned I think half the forum are saying the same as me, and as often with endless posts about new recruits come on tan back bbm etc

But we need to sign players urgently because our defence is not up to Championship standards
We definitely need a new Centre Back a left back and a right back not wingbacks and a defensive midfielder general

My opinion is unchanged, we shouldn't just sign anyone. Wait for the right players and they will come.

The OTT reaction on here is almost funny to watch. I'm embarrassed for the people losing their minds.

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

If there was 25 minutes left of a window some would say the same when in truth the club will have had nearly THREE months to sort signings ready for pre season which has now come and gone. I don't believe for one moment BBM is being backed to what he wanted, he knows if this current squad is up to a top half finish or not with what we got. People think he's been doing nothing for 10 odd weeks because he wants a small squad who will probably be in a fight and all this world cup timescale bollocks is just excuses but we have become immune to that at the media spin over the years and last minute signings who take weeks to get fit so bench it for 4 weeks and come on for ten minutes. BBM toes the party line like all managers that's the truth of it.

It's the same old shit from the club and fans as we all know.

At the end of the day if we are serious about staying up or going for promotion we would have signed players to suit ready and bedded in by now via a pre season and he would have been backed to date with what he wanted to what the clubs vision is this season coming.

Although anything can happen in the next week or whatever. We are playing the likes of kpakio who's not even a div 1 player in my opinion the man can not even pass a ball from A to B half the time and Ng who's not a center back , turn backwards Turnbull who's turns up once every 40 games and so on, which tells me everything right now we got over half a team who are not championship players id say. One week to go and he's saying we are short all over the place numbers wise and he needs players, then he's happy with a small squad the next interview. It's bizarre our club. Although this is just my opinion of course

He will just go elsewhere BBM will at some point despite the all's gravy media interviews because we have f*cking idiots above.

Blimey - and I thought I was a miserable git.

Always respect Tony's opinion.

But I'm still calm. Always said I'll judge it at the end of the window, as with any transfer window.

Without doubt we need signings, everyone agrees on that. I'm sure they will be the right signings too and not just anyone.

Yes you can judge at the end of the window but once it's closed yours and my opinion is worth shite

It'll be worth more than it is now because at least then it'll be an informed opinion.

There will also be no need for your endless threads of "WE NEED TO SIGN..." because it'll be over.

So the opinions will have more importance too at the end of the window.

Ned I think half the forum are saying the same as me, and as often with endless posts about new recruits come on tan back bbm etc

And the other half of people don't say the same as you because they're logical.

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

I put on the match thread yesterday that I can see a long season ahead. And injuries are going to increase this im usually defending club players etc. But im struggling this season

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

Would have thought the transfer window is very relevant seeing as lots are worried about players not coming in while its still open? While fo have some sympathy for those wanting players in early as we've seen before its ehen window closes is the time to form an opinion on our squad... but I'm sure of one thing if we do bring in 4 players there will still be complaints the squad is to light?

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

Would have thought the transfer window is very relevant seeing as lots are worried about players not coming in while its still open? While fo have some sympathy for those wanting players in early as we've seen before its ehen window closes is the time to form an opinion on our squad... but I'm sure of one thing if we do bring in 4 players there will still be complaints the squad is to light?

I hope you too are right and these players do come in, ideally 4 more. I want your confidence and belief but I'm struggling with the time that has lapsed since the end of last season. Worcester usually has the gift of foresight so I'll try not to worry if he says everything is fine and dandy.

I'll likely be one that still complains though even if the 4 do come in before the deadline...coz it will mean they are all youngsters. Fair do's BBM wants young and hungry players but u need a peppering of experience too if you are to cope with the riggers of championship football. We don't have much. Plus, how many of these youngsters will we have to give back? It's not really building a team/squad is it?

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

Would have thought the transfer window is very relevant seeing as lots are worried about players not coming in while its still open? While fo have some sympathy for those wanting players in early as we've seen before its ehen window closes is the time to form an opinion on our squad... but I'm sure of one thing if we do bring in 4 players there will still be complaints the squad is to light?

They'd still complain if we signed Mbappe, Yamal, Rodri and Gabriel. That's just who they are.

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

Would have thought the transfer window is very relevant seeing as lots are worried about players not coming in while its still open? While fo have some sympathy for those wanting players in early as we've seen before its ehen window closes is the time to form an opinion on our squad... but I'm sure of one thing if we do bring in 4 players there will still be complaints the squad is to light?

I hope you too are right and these players do come in, ideally 4 more. I want your confidence and belief but I'm struggling with the time that has lapsed since the end of last season. Worcester usually has the gift of foresight so I'll try not to worry if he says everything is fine and dandy.

I'll likely be one that still complains though even if the 4 do come in before the deadline...coz it will mean they are all youngsters. Fair do's BBM wants young and hungry players but u need a peppering of experience too if you are to cope with the riggers of championship football. We don't have much. Plus, how many of these youngsters will we have to give back? It's not really building a team/squad is it?

Didn't say everything will be alright, I don't know that for sure.

I said judge it at the end of the window, not three weeks before. Don't get why that could be seen as unreasonable or controversial. Whereas it is unreasonable to judge a squad three weeks before a window closes.

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

Would have thought the transfer window is very relevant seeing as lots are worried about players not coming in while its still open? While fo have some sympathy for those wanting players in early as we've seen before its ehen window closes is the time to form an opinion on our squad... but I'm sure of one thing if we do bring in 4 players there will still be complaints the squad is to light?

I hope you too are right and these players do come in, ideally 4 more. I want your confidence and belief but I'm struggling with the time that has lapsed since the end of last season. Worcester usually has the gift of foresight so I'll try not to worry if he says everything is fine and dandy.

I'll likely be one that still complains though even if the 4 do come in before the deadline...coz it will mean they are all youngsters. Fair do's BBM wants young and hungry players but u need a peppering of experience too if you are to cope with the riggers of championship football. We don't have much. Plus, how many of these youngsters will we have to give back? It's not really building a team/squad is it?

Didn't say everything will be alright, I don't know that for sure.

I said judge it at the end of the window, not three weeks before. Don't get why that could be seen as unreasonable or controversial. Whereas it is unreasonable to judge a squad three weeks before a window closes.

Ned I have to agree with you, it's 3 weeks early to start panicking. There will be players coming in. I just wish people would be patient, but its the nature of the beast that is Cardiff city supporters

My logic tells me that we were put under the pump by an average League 2 side yesterday, conceding from poor defensive lapses.

I know every match is different but if yesterday is an indicator of our squad depth, then we do not currently have the experience and quality to finish in the top half of the Championship.

The perceived lack of forward planning (signings) since mid-April is unforgivable. I am quite concerned for us early season and with Wrexham looming, who'll want revenge for dumping them out of the cup last season - they might well sniff an opportunity.

If Tan believes BBM can work a miracle with our threadbare, wet behind the ears squad, then we're in for a painful struggle this season. As always, actions speak louder than words, and its a bit late in the day now.

The window closure in September is irrelevant at this stage.

Well we know the manager has the backing. He put in a £6.2m bid for that Norwegian player - that bid did happen, whatever Monty tells you. So the deadline is not irrelevant.

As for conceding goals, if we concede two or three to Wrexham then it's totally fair to point these things out. But not in a game that felt very much like a friendly.

We went through all this last season when we lost to Newport in the cup. It was an overreaction then and it's an overreaction now.

Would have thought the transfer window is very relevant seeing as lots are worried about players not coming in while its still open? While fo have some sympathy for those wanting players in early as we've seen before its ehen window closes is the time to form an opinion on our squad... but I'm sure of one thing if we do bring in 4 players there will still be complaints the squad is to light?

I hope you too are right and these players do come in, ideally 4 more. I want your confidence and belief but I'm struggling with the time that has lapsed since the end of last season. Worcester usually has the gift of foresight so I'll try not to worry if he says everything is fine and dandy.

I'll likely be one that still complains though even if the 4 do come in before the deadline...coz it will mean they are all youngsters. Fair do's BBM wants young and hungry players but u need a peppering of experience too if you are to cope with the riggers of championship football. We don't have much. Plus, how many of these youngsters will we have to give back? It's not really building a team/squad is it?

Didn't say everything will be alright, I don't know that for sure.

I said judge it at the end of the window, not three weeks before. Don't get why that could be seen as unreasonable or controversial. Whereas it is unreasonable to judge a squad three weeks before a window closes.

Ned I have to agree with you, it's 3 weeks early to start panicking. There will be players coming in. I just wish people would be patient, but its the nature of the beast that is Cardiff city supporters

Exactly Roger. Say we only sign one or two more before the deadline, then it's fair to criticise. But not this far from the end of the window.

We've sold 14000 season tickets.
We are lucky to have bought one player.
Some of our fans live in a fantasy world.
BBM is working to a strict budget.