Cardiff City appoint Brian Barry-Murphy head coach on three-year deal

Cardiff City have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their new head coach on a three-year contract as the club prepares for its first season in League One since 2003. Barry-Murphy, 46, leaves his role as first-team coach at Leicester City, where he worked under Ruud van Nistelrooy, and brings experience from managing Rochdale and Manchester City’s elite development squad. He is recognized for his progressive, possession-based coaching style influenced by Pep Guardiola and his proven track record in youth development, having helped nurture several top young prospects. Cardiff owner Vincent Tan praised Barry-Murphy's passion for the club, enthusiasm, and commitment to an attacking style of play, qualities seen as vital for the club's rebuilding after relegation. The appointment ends a prolonged managerial search, during which Cardiff also considered candidates like Nathan Jones and interim manager Aaron Ramsey. Barry-Murphy will be joined by Lee Riley as assistant head coach, continuing a partnership developed at Manchester City and Rochdale.