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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Cardiff confirm appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester assistant as Arsenal legend Ramsey makes career decision
CARDIFF have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their new manager. The Irishman, 46, steps in following the Bluebirds' relegation to League One. 1 Brian Barry-Murphy assisted Ruud van Nistelrooy at Leicester Credit: Getty The Bluebirds endured a disastrous season last time out, sacking both Erol Bulut and Omer Riza on their way to finishing bottom of the Championship. Cardiff finished the campaign under caretaker boss Aaron Ramsey, with the former Arsenal midfielder overseeing their last three games - picking up two draws and a defeat. With Ramsey having left the club to resume his playing career Upon confirming the appointment, Cardiff owner Vincent Tan said: "I'd like to welcome Brian to Cardiff City Football Club. We are delighted that he has agreed to become Head Coach. "Throughout the interview process, Brian showed a huge passion for our Club because he believes in what we're trying to do. "He knows this level having played and managed at this standard before, where he was noted for his style of play. Since then, he has only gone from strength-to-strength as a leader. "He's got a proven track record in youth development having coached some of the brightest young prospects in the UK, many of whom are now playing at the very top of the game. "He brings enthusiasm, vibrancy and an exciting outlook on what today's football is, while looking to play an attacking style that our fans are sure to enjoy. Most read in EFL "It's a combination of all of Brian's great talents that make him the right man to take us forward into this next chapter." Barry-Murphy began his managerial career with Rochdale in 2019. The Dale were relegated to League Two in Barry-Murphy's second season, with the Cork-born boss subsequently resigning. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff blow as Davies ruled out of Sheffield United clash
Cardiff City will be without forward Isaak Davies for Friday's Championship clash at Sheffield United – and are waiting to see whether he will feature again this Omer Riza also has doubts over defender Perry Ng who has missed the crucial build-up to a fixture that could be key to the Bluebirds' survival who started last weekend's damaging 1-0 defeat by Stoke City, has only managed light sessions after picking up an unspecified issue, with Riza admitting he was "not sure" over the 28-year-old's 23, has been involved in all bar one of the last 10 games after returning from a serious hamstring injury suffered in he has been ruled out of the trip to Bramall Lane with another hamstring problem, with manager Omer Riza now awaiting results of a scan to see if he can recover in time for remaining fixtures against Oxford United (21 April), West Bromwich Albion (26 April) and Norwich City (3 May).Riza described the injury as "slight" and will hope for positive Bluebirds do welcome back Anwar El Ghazi after a recent back issue, while Andy Rinomhota has also returned to training in a bid to face the Wilder's Blades side have lost their last three to see them drop behind Burnley and Leeds United in the bid for automatic promotion, but Riza says he is only focussed on what his own side can deliver."Whether if it's us and we're going to survive or Sheffield United getting automatic promotion, you have to win games," added Riza of the challenge, which will see Cardiff kick off at 17:30 BST and knowing the results of several survival-race rivals going into the game."Whether they've lost their last three and their manager will be on them, or whether we've lost our last game - or forecasting we should lose because they're higher up in the table than us - the mindset is let's see what happens. We have to be focused on believing we can win the game."
BBC News
04-04-2025
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- BBC News
Tanner 'buzzing' to make long-awaited Cardiff return
Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner expressed his excitement at returning to action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a knee 22-year-old missed more than two months of action but came on as a substitute during the Bluebirds' 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday last weekend."I was buzzing to get back on the field last week. It was my first long-term injury. It was really frustrating," he reflected on the mental and physical challenges of being injured, explaining how it affected his connection with the team: "You feel really isolated and away from the boys. "You train on your own, do gym work on your own and it's a tough time. But it's part of the game – you get injured and you have to live with it."With just seven games remaining in the season and Cardiff currently sitting in the relegation zone, Tanner's return is timely. On Saturday (15:00 BST), the Bluebirds face a Queens Park Rangers side who are on a six-match winless Cardiff's own struggles, Tanner is fully aware that his place in the starting line-up is not guaranteed - while the wideman spoke highly of team-mate Isaak Davies who also returned from a lengthy absence due to injury."The boys are playing well and I'm buzzing for Isaak," he added."He's one of my good mates and he's scored a couple of goals. After his injuries, I told him 'I take off my hat to you because, given the amount of time you were out injured, you stayed strong'." Tanner also praised the healthy competition for places within the squad."The competition can only be a good thing because, in the position we're in at the moment, we need everyone firing," he added."As frustrating as it is for me, if those boys are playing well and we win games, then I don't mind."As Cardiff continue their battle against relegation, Tanner's return could provide a much-needed boost for the squad in the final stretch of the season as Omer Riza's side bid to preserve their Championship status.
BBC News
26-03-2025
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- BBC News
Barrow run inspired by derby questions says Farman
Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman says their unbeaten run has been inspired by bouncing back from losing the Cumbrian derby to Carlisle 1-0 home defeat in February saw relegation-threatened Carlisle complete the double and maintain the Bluebirds' 65-year wait to beat their rivals in the since then they have taken 11 points from five games, with only Colchester United picking up more in League Two in that time."We got questioned a bit after that Carlisle game," Farman, 35, told BBC Radio Cumbria."You can doubt us but we really want to show that never-say-die attitude." Farman produced a player-of-the-match display in the Bluebirds' win at promotion-chasing Port Vale on was evidence of Barrow's growing role as party poopers having also won at Notts County in this run and coming from two down to snatch a draw at AFC Wimbledon on for the goalkeeper in his fourth season at the club, it is proof of a strong dressing room culture."We really want to grind through games," he added. "If it takes being a bit ugly to get points to get over the line, we are going to make sure we do that."I've been fortunate since I came here, we've had a great dressing room every year. We've got some big characters, and most days it's people coming in with smiles on their faces and enjoying it."
BBC News
15-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Riza targets 'eight finals' after Blackburn win
Manager Omer Riza says Cardiff City will approach their last eight games of the Championship season like cup finals as they fight to avoid 2-1 win at Blackburn Rovers was only the Bluebirds' second away win of the season and ended a three-match losing remain deep in trouble in 21st place and just one point above the bottom three, but victory at Ewood Park eased the pressure that was mounting on Riza."It was a much-needed win. The mentality and approach now is about getting the job done," Riza told BBC Sport Wales."To a man, the boys did that and we got the result we deserved."Coming off the back of the Luton defeat [last Tuesday], we said we had nine finals. One down, eight to go."The Championship now takes a break for the international window, with Cardiff returning to league action on Saturday, 29 March with a home game against Sheffield Wednesday.
