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BBC News
9 hours ago
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- BBC News
Promotion is Cardiff's 'only goal'
Goalkeeper Nathan Trott says anything other than promotion for Cardiff City is "not good enough" this season as the Bluebirds target an immediate return to the Barry-Murphy's side have made an impressive start to their League One campaign - their first in the third tier since 2002-03 - having collected seven points from the nine on Trott says the club's sole aim this season is to ensure they are playing second tier football next term."That's the only goal we have in mind, that's the only thing we speak about. Anything other than that is not good enough - especially for the squad we have," he said."It's way too early to get too positive about it, I think we've got a long way to go, but it's certainly the start we were looking for." Trott has been the only player brought in to Cardiff City Stadium since the Bluebirds were relegated from the has kept clean sheets in each of his two league appearances against Port Vale and Rotherhan United while he also featured in the EFL Cup first round win against Swindon style of play has been evident from the outset - with the 26-year-old demonstrating an impressive ability to help Cardiff build from the Trott says his capabilities in possession were a pivotal factor in Barry-Murphy's decision to sign him on loan from Copenhagen."For me it was just the energy I had from the coaching staff and the sporting director - speaking with them on a few calls, the energy I felt was that they wanted me and the type of 'keeper that I am and how they would use me in the system that we play. I think it'll bring the best out of my game," said Trott."I think that (style) was one of the main factors, to have someone who is comfortable with the ball at their feet. I think that's one of my strengths."For me it's just to keep adapting to the system that we have and getting used to different tactics and finding the fine details on how we're supposed to play and our identity as a team. That, for me, is the next challenge, just to try and keep improving." Trott returns to former club Wimbledon on Tuesday night (19:45 BST) as Cardiff bid to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2025-26 goalkeeper made 26 appearances across all competitions for the Dons while on loan from West Ham United during the 2019-20 campaign."That was my first loan. I loved it, it was my first experience of senior football," he said."I was a different 'keeper then than I am now, but it'll be interesting to go back and maybe see a few familiar faces."I think since then I've matured and become a whole different type of person and player but I have a lot of good memories there."Then, as now, Wimbledon were in League One."I know about the division and how competitive it can be," added Trott."This year compared to when I was at Wimbledon is a completely different experience."The goal for us at Wimbledon was survival whereas here it's to win everything and get promoted back to where the club belongs, so it's a different type of environment for me."
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Barry-Murphy not worried by Cardiff City inexperience
Brian Barry-Murphy says he is not worried about a perceived lack of experience in his Cardiff City head coach has played down suggestions that he is not being backed by the League One club's board in the transfer Bluebirds have added only one player to the squad that was relegated from the Championship last Barry-Murphy denied he has missed out on targets, saying: "The support from the board has been constant. At this moment, we feel very aligned on what we ought to bring in - it's very clear and I'd be very happy with it." Goalkeeper Nathan Trott - on a season-long loan from Copenhagen - is the only new face added since Barry-Murphy arrived in south Wales last senior players left over the summer – with defender Jesper Daland another possible exit – so Barry-Murphy is placing faith in a number of young the average age of the side on the opening day of the season just 22, it has led some fans and pundits to suggest Cardiff need to add the former Manchester City academy coach said: "It doesn't worry me. I think experience can manifest itself in a lot of different ways."And the more that our players are exposed to these challenges, the more they grow."I'm not trying to play it on expectations, but I think that there has to be an understanding that these guys will go through different ups and downs during the season."But I'm very pleased with the squad. Players that we add to the squad would be to bring in particular qualities that we feel are important, but the age of those players will not be part of the key decision-making process."Barry-Murphy, yet to be beaten since arriving at Cardiff City Stadium, again called for patience over signings, although accepted "waiting for the right moment" could be "frustrating for people on the outside".There has been no further movement on Daland's situation, the Denmark Under-21 centre-back having been unavailable from the midweek EFL Cup win over Swindon Town as he held talks over a said he was unaware of any further interest in key players, saying such speculation had not affected his ongoing plans as well as preparation for Saturday's home game with Rotherham United.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
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- Yahoo
Sean Morrison makes his feelings clear on what Cardiff City have to do in the transfer window
Cardiff City legend Sean Morrison believes Brian Barry-Murphy needs to bolster his back line and has called for "leaders" to be signed to help guide this young squad. City began in ideal fashion with a win in a positive display against Peterborough United on the opening weekend, however they became unstuck with a poor performance away at Port Vale in their second outing on Thursday night. They did, however, manage to come away with a draw, which Barry-Murphy conceded they were lucky to get. Cardiff have made just one signing so far in this transfer window, goalkeeper Nathan Trott, with 13 players having exited in some capacity since the end of last season. READ MORE: Swansea City announce seventh signing of summer as Ginnelly update revealed READ MORE: Wrexham's plan B if record-breaking £7.5m transfer collapses with manager holding up deal There has been a clear shift to youth, but they struggled to lift themselves to Port Vale's level on Thursday evening. While there is an acceptance, to a degree, that the youngsters will be inconsistent, Morrison believes recruiting more experienced heads before the window closes would be a wise move for City. "He needs bodies," he said on Sky Sports. "He wants three or four more signings and he probably needs a few senior bodies in there who are going to help this young group, because they are going to need it throughout the season. "I think they'll probably be looking for a right-back. I know (Ronan) Kpakio has done great since coming in and Perry (Ng) is coming back from injury. They will try and bolster across that back four. "They need another centre-half. They've got a young squad, but we've spoken about seniority and the leadership they need. "I think having someone through the spine of that team to be the voice, be the leader and help guide this team in tough games like [at Port Vale]. "It has to be someone who fits into the manager's system, day to day, week to week. I'm sure there are people there trying to find not only the right player but the right type of person." The ex-City captain pointed out how fragile Cardiff looked from set pieces, with Jesse Debrah in particular causing all sorts of problems from corners and free-kicks. That is an area in which Morrison believes a more experienced player would help the side. "Do they need a senior body in there to lead that? Or do they need to take it upon themselves?" he said, when analysing Cardiff defending set pieces. "When you are on the pitch you need someone in that box to take control and say, 'Look, boys, they can't be getting first contacts three or four times in the game. It shouldn't be happening.'" Thursday's disappointment aside, Cardiff are still unbeaten and are certainly at the beginning of their project, nowhere near the end. Barry-Murphy will have time to further stamp his mark on this squad - and the club - in the coming weeks and months and Morrison believes the Irishman will get the City supporters buying in to his project. "This is a work-in-progress, they are going to get better at what he wants them to do. "It's a young group who are learning, but he is going to demand more from the group. "If they play like they did on Saturday (against Peterborough), he is going to get the time. He is going to get the fans onside. "Everything he says is positive. He's got this mindset of how he wants the club to look - his agenda in terms of how he wants this football club to look, with a young group - all the things he's saying are the right things. "I think people are buying into that at Cardiff." Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
Powys County Times
07-08-2025
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- Powys County Times
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff were lucky to get the point at Port Vale
Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy described his team's point from the 0-0 Sky Bet League One draw at Port Vale as a 'lucky' one. Last season's promoted League Two outfit created the best chances but could not find a way past the Bluebirds' debutant goalkeeper Nathan Trott. When they did, man of the match Mitch Clark's second-half effort was ruled out for offside and Trott spared City captain Calum Chambers the embarrassment of an own goal in the first half. 'Overall, we have no complaints about the result,' said Barry-Murphy, whose side remain unbeaten after an opening win over Peterborough. 'We were lucky to get a point based on how well they played and elements of our performance that needed to be better. 'So, we will definitely take the clean sheet and the point. There was too much goalmouth action for my liking and we didn't have enough control. 'Obviously, there were large parts of the performance we wanted to be better, especially in front of an incredible travelling support. 'Our positioning was wrong in the first half and as a result our play became quite rushed. 'We were efficient in our play last Saturday and we had success in getting behind the opponent's last line. 'Tonight, we got to the back line but they played a back five so it made it more difficult. We had to be more patient. 'But it gives us lots of areas to improve. What pleased me though was the character of the boys to defend their goal, make good blocks and preserve Nathan's clean sheet on his debut. That was important.' Vale boss Darren Moore, critical of his side's first half showing in the 2-1 defeat at Rotherham, had few complaints as Vale ended a run of six successive league and cup defeats against the Welshmen stretching back 31 years. 'It was a good performance,' said Moore. 'I thought we set up properly and got it right. 'But I said to the players if there was one, small critique – and I mean small – it was in the final third. 'When we did get into those threatening areas, we just needed that extra bit of composure. 'But I always say if we are creating chances like that then I believe we will score goals., On another night we would have got a goal or two. 'However, we were the team in the ascendancy and the one creating the chances. But credit to the boys for nullifying an excellent team in Cardiff to few attempts on our goal. 'We have stepped up a division and we know the qualities in this league. So, credit to the boys. 'After Saturday, conceding two goals and losing to come here, get a clean sheet and produce a solid performance in front of our own fans…that's more the Vale we want to see.'
BBC News
06-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff keen for more after breaking transfer duck
Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy is targeting further additions after the League One club made a belated first signing of the the Bluebirds boss says he is prepared to be patient after accepting he has placed new demands on recruitment Nathan Trott became the first new arrival under summer appointment Barry-Murphy's when the 26-year-old completed his season-long loan from former Manchester City academy coach – who admitted breaking the transfer duck was "a big relief" - is now keen for more, with a "ballpark figure" of three extra bodies between now and the transfer window he warned: "I'm not going to use the word 'close' again – it's an ongoing process."I've put a lot of demands on the a lot of things in a short period of time so... there has to be an element of patience for myself to make sure we get the right people into the club at the right time." As well as Trott's signing, Barry-Murphy green-lit a new contract for 23-year-old winger Ollie Tanner, with plans under way to tie down other young players."It's very important that we show the players here how valued they are, not just with words but with actions," said Barry-Murphy."Ollie has been outstanding in pre-season. The way he plays the game is very in-tune with the way I see the game being played, so to see him commit to the club is really beneficial to me and I'm really grateful he feels can be part of the club moving forward."I made my feelings really clear on how much we value the players in the building and hopefully there will be others to follow Ollie's example." 'We mean business' In terms of outgoings, chairman Mehmet Dalman has reiterated that key senior players such as strikers Yousef Salech and Callum Robinson are not needed to be sold following their relegation from the Barry-Murphy added: "It (was) really reassuring. It gives a really aligned sign to both the inner workings of the dressing room and all that we mean business when we're looking at moving the club forward."Having beaten Peterborough United 2-1 in their opening game under Barry-Murphy – and their first at League One level in 22 years – Cardiff now travel to Port Vale with captain Calum Chambers available again after West Ham United goalkeeper Trott is also in line to make his debut having already trained with his new team-mates. Defender Perry Ng and midfielder Alex Robertson remain injured.
