Brian Barry-Murphy Joins Leicester City Staff

Brian Barry-Murphy is set to join Leicester City as assistant manager under Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is looking to steer the team away from relegation. Barry-Murphy's experience includes three successful years managing Manchester City's Under-21 team, where he won two Premier League 2 titles. He previously managed Rochdale and played for several clubs, including Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday. Van Nistelrooy confirmed that the contract is nearly finalized, highlighting Barry-Murphy's ability to translate game strategies onto the training pitch. Barry-Murphy's coaching philosophy has been influenced by Pep Guardiola, emphasizing a progressive, possession-based style. This addition marks a significant step in van Nistelrooy's efforts to build a competent coaching staff at Leicester City.