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BBC News
5 days ago
- 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.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Winger Tanner signs new four-year Cardiff deal
Ollie Tanner has signed a new four-year contract with Cardiff deal will see the 23-year-old winger remain with the Bluebirds until the summer of 2029. "I love being at the club. I've had a good few years here and I was really excited when the opportunity arose to stay and sign a new contract. I'm looking forward to the next four years," Tanner moved to the Welsh capital from Lewes in May 2022 and has become a pivotal part of the squad, having featured 31 times in all competitions last featured in his side's League One opener on Saturday as Cardiff kick-started their 2025-26 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Peterborough added: "For me, it's been unbelievable so far this season. The manager [Brian Barry-Murphy] and his staff have been brilliant, and my commitment shows that I want to be a part of it. "Everyone has bought into the style of football, and I'm excited for what's to come this season."We've had multiple conversations and he's made it clear what my role is in the squad. One of the biggest things is that it is so clear what you need to do. Everyone understands that, and we're all going for the same goal."The fans were able to see on Saturday in the way that we played and pressed, that's what we want to do throughout the season. To get the win at home in front of the fans to start the new campaign, it was brilliant."
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
How Cardiff City's wage bill compares to Championship rivals and League One teams they're joining
How Cardiff City's wage bill compares to Championship rivals and League One teams they're joining The numbers suggest Cardiff shouldn't be anywhere near the bottom of the table CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 26: Ollie Tanner (L) and Yousef Salech of Cardiff City (R) react at full time as they get relegated to League One during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and West Bromwich Albion at the Cardiff City Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by) (Image: Getty Images ) Whichever way you look at it, relegation to League One is nothing short of disastrous for Cardiff City. After circling the drain for the last few weeks, or years, really, the Bluebirds' fate was finally confirmed by the 0-0 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion, a result that also leaves them bottom of the table heading into the final weekend of the season. Supporters have reacted with a mixture of dismay and anger at watching their side slip out of the second tier for the first time in 22 years, with owner Vincent Tan bearing the brunt of the criticism. Tan finally broke his silence by releasing a statement to fans on Tuesday, in which he dismissed accusations he didn't care, while also pledging to carry out a full review of "several structures and practices". Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community. Answers are clearly needed, as many will be wondering just how on earth Cardiff ended up in this situation. Finances certainly don't seem to be the main issue. Indeed, Cardiff, when it comes to the amount spent on wages, at least, have actually been pretty competitive. According to figures gathered by Football Industry website Cardiff's annual wage bill currently stands at £20.91m. That's the seventh-highest in the Championship, and well ahead of all their relegation rivals, ex-Premier League outfit Luton Town (£23.6m) aside. Article continues below It's also ahead of teams like Sunderland (£14.9m), Bristol City (£11.57m), Coventry City (£12.66m), Millwall (£15.32m), and Blackburn Rovers (£15.37), who are all occupying fourth to eighth place in the Championship, with dreams of a promotion to the Premier League still alive. Portsmouth have the lowest wage bill at (£8.44m), yet they will spend the summer preparing for another season in the second tier under John Mousinho, followed by 23rd-placed Plymouth Argyle (£9.71m). Hull City are the closest of Cardiff's relegation rivals to matching their wage bill, with the Tigers spending £18.83m. But Preston (£11.77m), Derby (£11.74m) and Stoke (£15.74m) are all some way behind. Many will feel the figures demonstrate the scale of underachievement from a Cardiff squad that shouldn't be anywhere near the relegation battle. Others will argue it points to a hopeless overvaluation of a poor collection of players. Either way, it further underlines the sense that key decisions have been fudged, which will in turn further fuel the accusations of a complete and fundamental failure of leadership at the club. Dropping out of the Championship is painful enough from a footballing point of view. But Tan, and indeed supporters, will be well aware that there will be financial implications too. Cardiff stand to lose millions in TV rights and sponsorships in League One, not to mention a likely drop-off in attendances. A raft of players are also likely to leave, (you can read more about that here) meaning it's difficult to really know what sort of state this squad will be in when a first ball is kicked. Nevertheless, the figures suggest that even if they were to halve their overall wage bill, Cardiff should have enough financial resource to compete at the top end of the third tier. Birmingham City and Wrexham, for all the headlines around their big spending, were promoted with annual wage bills of £16.02m and £10,67m respectively. But as this season has already proved, throwing money at the club doesn't yield results on its own. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here. The same will be true in League One. Huddersfield Town (£11.45m), for example, were second only to runaway leaders Birmingham in the amount they spent on wages. They can finish no higher than eighth. Article continues below Stockport County (£6.34m), Wycombe Wanderers (£6.26m), Charlton (£5.78m), Leyton Orient (£5.11m), and even basket case club Reading (£4.91m), have all managed to string top-six pushes together on comparatively meagre budgets. Meanwhile, bigger spending sides like Rotherham (£7.13m), Wigan (£7.08m) and Bolton (6.76m) have all been left languishing in midtable. Cambridge United, like Cardiff, are the league's seventh highest spenders at (£6.46m). Like Cardiff, they have also been relegated with one game to spare. Anyone assuming, on the back of this season's top two, that it's possible to merely spend your way out of League One might well be in for a shock. But if the Bluebirds are going to head back to the Championship at the first time of asking, the chance are they'll have to be there or thereabouts in terms of next year's wages table.
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Sport
- 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.
