BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:38 am
“ EROL BULUT TODAY UPDATES CARDIFF CITY FANS “ Thursday 2nd November 2023
“We have no new injuries and Kion is back.”
Kion Etete has returned from injury, however Aaron Ramsey and Callum O'Dowda will still be missing from the squad for the trip to the Potteries.
Erol Bulut has taken Cardiff City to 6th in the Championship.
With 1,800 Cardiff fans travelling away to Stoke City this Saturday, Bulut will not be short of Support.
Last night:
Erol Bulut:
“This January I need to bring in 3-4 new players and then the squad will be complete.”
EROL BULUT:
On Stoke
It will be a tough game. The last three games they won. It shows how difficult the game will be on Saturday. We are also in a good mood, in a good way, we had a great win in Huddersfield, it was not an easy game even though we scored four goals, but the start was not easy. Then at home against Bristol. A tough game but a good performance from Cardiff City. We expect the same or even more in Stoke.
Erol Bulut
January, 3 or 4 players in the January window, confident?
Of course, if it’s possible. We are working on it. Financially, we are working to see what we can do. If we can, I would like to have 3 or 4 more players. We don’t have the biggest squad in the Championship. So we have to do something in the market. I think we will do something in January.
Some players are maybe not playing so they might change too, we could send some players on loan to leave us.”
Erol Bulut
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Rubin, a great goal on the weekend, he says you trust him now?
I trusted him before. But I said exactly what I wanted from him. Offensively we didn’t have a problem. Defensive shape he needed to do more. And quicker, with the ball. I hope he continues like that.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:56 am
Last night:
Erol Bulut:
“This January I need to bring in 3-4 new players and then the squad will be complete.”
Erol Bulut:
“This January I need to bring in 3-4 new players and then the squad will be complete.”
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:57 am
EROL BULUT:
No goals conceded…
This gives confidence for the team. With this confidence, we have to go to Stoke and show the quality against them.
Erol Bulut
No goals conceded…
This gives confidence for the team. With this confidence, we have to go to Stoke and show the quality against them.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:59 am
“ CARDIFF CITY CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES 2023-24 “ 06/08/2023 Leeds United 2 Cardiff City 2 Crowd 36,368 Away Support ( 2,026 )
12/08/2023 Cardiff City 1 Queens Park Rangers 2
Crowd 21,230 Away Support 1,06819/08/2023 Leicester City 2 Cardiff City 1
Crowd : 31,595. Away Support 2,10026/08/2023 Cardiff City 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1 Crowd 21,058 Away Support 2,823
02/09/2023 Ipswich Town 3 Cardiff City 2 Crowd 28,011 Away Support 951
Live on Sky 16/09/2023 Cardiff City 2 Swansea City 0 Crowd 28,648 Away Support ( 2,093 )
19/09/2023 Cardiff City 3 Coventry City 2 Crowd 18,297 includes 1,839 away fans.
Sunday 24/09/2023 Sunderland 0 Cardiff City 1 Crowd 41,581 Away Support (332 )
30/09/2023 Cardiff City 2 Rotherham United 0 Crowd 20,136 Away Support (343)
03/10/2023 19:45 Middlesbrough 2 Cardiff City 0 Crowd 24,276 Away Support ( 283)
07/10/2023 Cardiff City 1 Watford 1 Crowd 19,804 Away Support 1,550
21/10/2023 Blackburn Rovers 1 Cardiff City 0 Crowd Away (1,063)
24/10/2023 Huddersfield Town 0 Cardiff City 4 Crowd 16,780 Away Support ( 338 )
28/10/2023 15:00 Cardiff City 2 Bristol City 0 Crowd 25,803 Away Support (3,214 )
04/11/2023 15:00 Stoke City (a)
11/11/2023 15:00 Norwich City (h)
25/11/2023 15:00 Preston North End (a)
28/11/2023 19:45 West Bromwich Albion (h)
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Re: EROL BULUT:
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:00 am
EROL BULUT:
Unity…
We have showed that we are a team. No one is doing something on their own. We fight together, we win together and we lose together. After the break we didn’t have many good results, but we had four main players from the first XI injured. That’s a big problem.
Erol Bulut
Unity…
We have showed that we are a team. No one is doing something on their own. We fight together, we win together and we lose together. After the break we didn’t have many good results, but we had four main players from the first XI injured. That’s a big problem.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:00 am
EROL BULUT:
Wales U21s, does that Rubin?
I think Rubin has to be fully focused on Cardiff City and his job here. When he is doing his job here, maybe he gets some games from the start and then he will also increase his level and he will be important for the Welsh national team. They have good players, Premier League players, quality players. It will not be easy for Rubin to be in but I think he will get his chance.
Erol Bulut
Wales U21s, does that Rubin?
I think Rubin has to be fully focused on Cardiff City and his job here. When he is doing his job here, maybe he gets some games from the start and then he will also increase his level and he will be important for the Welsh national team. They have good players, Premier League players, quality players. It will not be easy for Rubin to be in but I think he will get his chance.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:09 am
CARDIFF CITY 2 BRISTOL CITY 0
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut:
"It was not an easy game. After the last game where we won 4-0 against Huddersfield, I said to my team we cannot celebrate, we have to continue to work.
"Today again, hard and good work and a good result for my team. I am glad to see this performance from the players today.
"If you see the second half, the opponent was pushing a lot, trying to create. We needed that goal to be more relaxed and Colwill did it great."
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut:
"It was not an easy game. After the last game where we won 4-0 against Huddersfield, I said to my team we cannot celebrate, we have to continue to work.
"Today again, hard and good work and a good result for my team. I am glad to see this performance from the players today.
"If you see the second half, the opponent was pushing a lot, trying to create. We needed that goal to be more relaxed and Colwill did it great."
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:11 am
EROL BULUT:
“We have no new injuries and Kion is back.”
Kion Etete has returned from injury, however Aaron Ramsey and Callum O'Dowda will still be missing from the squad for the trip to the Potteries.
“We have no new injuries and Kion is back.”
Kion Etete has returned from injury, however Aaron Ramsey and Callum O'Dowda will still be missing from the squad for the trip to the Potteries.
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:11 am
EROL BULUT:
International squads next week, will they be involved?
I think as fans, they can watch the game - I don’t think they can play! They are not at the level right now. Aaron looks like he will be earlier back than how we were expecting. O’Dowda will need more.
Erol Bulut
International squads next week, will they be involved?
I think as fans, they can watch the game - I don’t think they can play! They are not at the level right now. Aaron looks like he will be earlier back than how we were expecting. O’Dowda will need more.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:12 am
EROL BULUT:
Fans forum
It was a great two hours. A lot of questions!
Erol Bulut
Fans forum
It was a great two hours. A lot of questions!
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:15 am
EROL BULUT:
January, 3 or 4 players in the January window, confident?
Of course, if it’s possible. We are working on it. Financially, we are working to see what we can do. If we can, I would like to have 3 or 4 more players. We don’t have the biggest squad in the Championship. So we have to do something in the market. I think we will do something in January.
Some players are maybe not playing so they might change too, we could send some players on loan to leave us.”
Erol Bulut
January, 3 or 4 players in the January window, confident?
Of course, if it’s possible. We are working on it. Financially, we are working to see what we can do. If we can, I would like to have 3 or 4 more players. We don’t have the biggest squad in the Championship. So we have to do something in the market. I think we will do something in January.
Some players are maybe not playing so they might change too, we could send some players on loan to leave us.”
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:16 am
EROL BULUT:
Will the good start help?
I don’t know. We will try to keep that position, where we are now. It will not be easy, but I think this will not affect us in January.
I think it will be a good point for the players to push more in the following games, because we have enough games until January. It’s up to everyone to show everything until January. We are looking already on the market, like all the teams. We have to make something on the market. The squad is too tight. We saw it a few weeks ago. We need to add a bit of quality in the team.
In January, some players will come in and some will go. This is the business of football.
Erol Bulut
Will the good start help?
I don’t know. We will try to keep that position, where we are now. It will not be easy, but I think this will not affect us in January.
I think it will be a good point for the players to push more in the following games, because we have enough games until January. It’s up to everyone to show everything until January. We are looking already on the market, like all the teams. We have to make something on the market. The squad is too tight. We saw it a few weeks ago. We need to add a bit of quality in the team.
In January, some players will come in and some will go. This is the business of football.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:16 am
EROL BULUT:
Everyone seems together?
Last season, you can speak more than me about the relationship and friendships in the team. This season it is great and we have really good characters in the team. I hope we can keep it until the end of the season.
Erol Bulut
Everyone seems together?
Last season, you can speak more than me about the relationship and friendships in the team. This season it is great and we have really good characters in the team. I hope we can keep it until the end of the season.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:25 am
EROL BULUT:
Karlan
KG, after every game, he has the best results in running and high distance. Maybe he loses some goal chances, but this will come. He is working hard and the goals will come.
In the past he did a great job. If it’s 15, 20 million, if someone is paying so much for you.
I trust him because he is working hard. I see it in training and in every game. Running, fighting. Some other players who are not playing, and some who are playing, should look at him and how much he is working.
Erol Bulut
Karlan
KG, after every game, he has the best results in running and high distance. Maybe he loses some goal chances, but this will come. He is working hard and the goals will come.
In the past he did a great job. If it’s 15, 20 million, if someone is paying so much for you.
I trust him because he is working hard. I see it in training and in every game. Running, fighting. Some other players who are not playing, and some who are playing, should look at him and how much he is working.
Erol Bulut
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:42 am
Diolch to the #RhonddaBluebirds for the warm welcome earlier last night . A great evening with #ErolBulut, who gave some great answers and had time for everyone plus we managed to raise over £800 for local charities. “Erol Bulut’s barmy army…”
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:54 am
EROL BULIT:
“The fans have been brilliant.”
“The fans have been brilliant.”
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:57 am
Erol Bulut:
“It’s good to have a near full squad of players.”
“It’s good to have a near full squad of players.”
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Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:32 am
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Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:38 pm
On Stoke
It will be a tough game. The last three games they won. It shows how difficult the game will be on Saturday. We are also in a good mood, in a good way, we had a great win in Huddersfield, it was not an easy game even though we scored four goals, but the start was not easy. Then at home against Bristol. A tough game but a good performance from Cardiff City. We expect the same or even more in Stoke.
Erol Bulut
It will be a tough game. The last three games they won. It shows how difficult the game will be on Saturday. We are also in a good mood, in a good way, we had a great win in Huddersfield, it was not an easy game even though we scored four goals, but the start was not easy. Then at home against Bristol. A tough game but a good performance from Cardiff City. We expect the same or even more in Stoke.
Erol Bulut
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Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:49 pm
Erol Bulut says Cardiff City's January transfer strategy is already being devised and he wants up to four new players during the winter window.
The Bluebirds made nine new signings in the summer and missed out on a free agent acquisition last month, but Bulut is not content with his lot. Cardiff have made an incredibly positive start to the season, currently sitting in the play-off spots with 14 games already under their belt.
But the Bluebirds boss is hopeful of adding further quality to his ranks in the new year, when City's transfer embargo will have been removed, in order for them to kick on in the back end of the season in order to maintain their impressive form.
EROL BULUT:
"If it's possible," he said of making moves in January. "We are working on it. Financially, we are working to see what we can do. If we can I would like to have three or four more players more.
"We don’t have the biggest squad in the Championship. So we have to do something in the market. I think we will do something in January. Some players are maybe not playing so they might change too, we could send some players on loan to leave us.”
The Bluebirds made nine new signings in the summer and missed out on a free agent acquisition last month, but Bulut is not content with his lot. Cardiff have made an incredibly positive start to the season, currently sitting in the play-off spots with 14 games already under their belt.
But the Bluebirds boss is hopeful of adding further quality to his ranks in the new year, when City's transfer embargo will have been removed, in order for them to kick on in the back end of the season in order to maintain their impressive form.
EROL BULUT:
"If it's possible," he said of making moves in January. "We are working on it. Financially, we are working to see what we can do. If we can I would like to have three or four more players more.
"We don’t have the biggest squad in the Championship. So we have to do something in the market. I think we will do something in January. Some players are maybe not playing so they might change too, we could send some players on loan to leave us.”
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Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:36 pm
Good press conference from Erol, he was in good spirits.
Agree we need 3-4 players in January to keep up with other teams. I'm guessing three of those are a striker, another defensive midfielder and a full back.
No new injuries which is good and Etete back.
Two more games before the international break, hopefully we can stay where we are now.
Agree we need 3-4 players in January to keep up with other teams. I'm guessing three of those are a striker, another defensive midfielder and a full back.
No new injuries which is good and Etete back.
Two more games before the international break, hopefully we can stay where we are now.
Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:53 pm
Collins contract talks under way -
Erol Bulut is confident Jamilu Collins will sign a new deal "soon" as he confirmed talks are ongoing over his contract.
The Nigerian started last season magnificently before an ACL injury put him out for the entire season. But he has been top notch once again this term, despite the lengthy injury lay-off, and fans are clamouring for him to pen a new deal. Well, Bulut has allayed any concerns that he will walk away for free next summer.
"We are in talks," Bulut said of Collins' contract situation. "We are satisfied with him. He's doing well after the big injury he had, it's not easy to come back and show a good performance.
"JC is doing well so of course, we want to renew the contract. Our guys are still talking with his agent and him. I think soon maybe we will get an agreement."
Erol Bulut is confident Jamilu Collins will sign a new deal "soon" as he confirmed talks are ongoing over his contract.
The Nigerian started last season magnificently before an ACL injury put him out for the entire season. But he has been top notch once again this term, despite the lengthy injury lay-off, and fans are clamouring for him to pen a new deal. Well, Bulut has allayed any concerns that he will walk away for free next summer.
"We are in talks," Bulut said of Collins' contract situation. "We are satisfied with him. He's doing well after the big injury he had, it's not easy to come back and show a good performance.
"JC is doing well so of course, we want to renew the contract. Our guys are still talking with his agent and him. I think soon maybe we will get an agreement."
Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:35 am
In Erol we trust.
Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:07 am
Erol Bulut:
"With this confidence, we have to show our quality against Stoke.” we will show that we are a team.”
"With this confidence, we have to show our quality against Stoke.” we will show that we are a team.”
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Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:15 am
Erol Bulut:
“The club are in talks with Jamilu Collins to extend his current contract.”
“The club are in talks with Jamilu Collins to extend his current contract.”
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Re: BREAKING EROL BULUT: “ THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2023 “
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:59 am
Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut has told loan players Jonathan Panzo and Alex Runarsson they must be ready to take their chance but those ahead of them have rendered themselves undroppable so far this season.
Cardiff were desperate to add defensive cover and Bulut finally got his man in Panzo, whom he had been targeting all summer, on deadline day in the summer. The Bluebirds boss has close ties with Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who also owns one of Bulut's former clubs Olympiacos, and was finally able to strike up a deal. City also have Josh Bowler on loan from the Midlands club.
Runarsson, meanwhile, enjoyed a positive loan spell at one of Bulut's old clubs in Turkey, Alanyaspor, last year, and with Ryan Allsop heading for the exit, Cardiff did well to get a deal for the Iceland international over the line.
However, it's likely not been the start to life at Cardiff that both players had expected. They can have little to complain about, though, with City's two centre-backs, Mark McGuinness and Dimitrios Goutas, being standout performers for the club so far this term. And Jak Alnwick's form has skyrocketed since he was installed as No.1.
Panzo played a vital role in helping Coventry City get to the play-offs last season and he would likely have expected to be starting for City this season. But he arrived unfit, had a couple of dicey outings at Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers and those in front of him have flourished. Bulut said he won't be changing his defence for the sake of it.
"I spoke with Panzo, because I was the one who wanted him here at the start of the season. We were pushing to get him and we got him late.
"When he came he was not fit. He was not fit enough to play 90 minutes. In Ipswich we put him to play 20 or 25 minutes and then in cup games he played. But right now, Macca and Goutas are doing well, so I don't have any reason to change this. I told him this, too. I told him 'Continue your hard work' and he is doing well. When he gets his chance he has to take his chance. When he plays well he will play.
"Maybe a player then goes out (of the team) and he will have to wait a few games. Football is like this. If you have a chance you have to use it well. Right now, I have no reason to change my centre-backs because the back four are doing well right now.
"Of course, some players, like Jon, can be sad about why he is not playing. OK, but I have to think about the team now. If one player is not playing so much, I am not going to play him just to play. If it is going well, why should I change? Players have to understand that and I told this to the players. It doesn't matter if it is Jon or someone else. Right now, everything is going well, so we will continue.
"There are some games that Macca or Goutas will tire, then he will get his chance to play and he will have to use it well. He or maybe somebody else."
As for Runarsson, who has one league outing and two Carabao Cup appearances to his name for Cardiff, well, by Bulut's own admission, he was signed as a No.1, but the elevation in Alnwick's game this season has been nothing short of remarkable. Save a horrible touch which led to Watford's goal in the 1-1 draw with the Hornets at Cardiff City Stadium, the Geordie stopper has been flawless.
Cardiff were desperate to add defensive cover and Bulut finally got his man in Panzo, whom he had been targeting all summer, on deadline day in the summer. The Bluebirds boss has close ties with Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who also owns one of Bulut's former clubs Olympiacos, and was finally able to strike up a deal. City also have Josh Bowler on loan from the Midlands club.
Runarsson, meanwhile, enjoyed a positive loan spell at one of Bulut's old clubs in Turkey, Alanyaspor, last year, and with Ryan Allsop heading for the exit, Cardiff did well to get a deal for the Iceland international over the line.
However, it's likely not been the start to life at Cardiff that both players had expected. They can have little to complain about, though, with City's two centre-backs, Mark McGuinness and Dimitrios Goutas, being standout performers for the club so far this term. And Jak Alnwick's form has skyrocketed since he was installed as No.1.
Panzo played a vital role in helping Coventry City get to the play-offs last season and he would likely have expected to be starting for City this season. But he arrived unfit, had a couple of dicey outings at Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers and those in front of him have flourished. Bulut said he won't be changing his defence for the sake of it.
"I spoke with Panzo, because I was the one who wanted him here at the start of the season. We were pushing to get him and we got him late.
"When he came he was not fit. He was not fit enough to play 90 minutes. In Ipswich we put him to play 20 or 25 minutes and then in cup games he played. But right now, Macca and Goutas are doing well, so I don't have any reason to change this. I told him this, too. I told him 'Continue your hard work' and he is doing well. When he gets his chance he has to take his chance. When he plays well he will play.
"Maybe a player then goes out (of the team) and he will have to wait a few games. Football is like this. If you have a chance you have to use it well. Right now, I have no reason to change my centre-backs because the back four are doing well right now.
"Of course, some players, like Jon, can be sad about why he is not playing. OK, but I have to think about the team now. If one player is not playing so much, I am not going to play him just to play. If it is going well, why should I change? Players have to understand that and I told this to the players. It doesn't matter if it is Jon or someone else. Right now, everything is going well, so we will continue.
"There are some games that Macca or Goutas will tire, then he will get his chance to play and he will have to use it well. He or maybe somebody else."
As for Runarsson, who has one league outing and two Carabao Cup appearances to his name for Cardiff, well, by Bulut's own admission, he was signed as a No.1, but the elevation in Alnwick's game this season has been nothing short of remarkable. Save a horrible touch which led to Watford's goal in the 1-1 draw with the Hornets at Cardiff City Stadium, the Geordie stopper has been flawless.
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