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Does that imply there's another appointment imminent?
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Cardiff City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as First Team Head Coach.
The 46-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Bluebirds, which runs until the summer of 2028.
Throughout his 23-year playing career, Brian started with hometown club, Cork City, before moving to the UK with Preston North End. Following loan spells at Southend United & Hartlepool United and later 18-months at Sheffield Wednesday, Brian made Greater Manchester his home, spending six years with Bury before an eight year stay at Rochdale, where he began his coaching journey.
Brian leaves his role as First Team Coach at Leicester City to take charge of the Bluebirds, following a compensation agreement between the two teams. He previously managed Rochdale from 2019 to 2021 before a three-year period in charge of Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.
The new City boss will be joined at the Club by Lee Riley, who fills the role of Assistant Head Coach. Lee departs his Academy Coach position at Manchester City to take up this post, having previously worked alongside Barry-Murphy with the Citizens and Rochdale.
Speaking about the appointment, Tan Sri 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.
“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.”
Our new Head Coach will speak for the first time as a Bluebird later today! Make sure to keep your eyes on official channels to catch the first interview!
'First Team Coach'?
Does that imply there's another appointment imminent?
Crossed my mind.
First team HEAD coach
At last.
All the best to him.
Wishing him all the best!! Bluebirds!!
Onwards and upwards
Hopefully Ken Choo (bless you) is facked off and replaced by an experienced full time CEO/Director of Football.Originally Posted by The Bloop
He’ll be fine.
With the experience and contacts he has, he should be able to pull a few nice youngsters to Cardiff
A three-year contract is also a good sign on both sides
Didn't we hire Trollope as a "Head Coach"?
Just because it didn't work that time, doesn't mean it isn't the right model for the long term
I don't think he's saying that it wont work, just giving a comparison
Bit out of the blue but welcome BBM.
Good to finally have someone in position
IndeedI don't think he's saying that it wont work, just giving a comparison
Also a suggestion that the change in job title doesn't necessarily mean there's been any changes to the club's structure
Coach of Man City EDS
That leads me to believe he will want to have his teams play some decent football on the ground. All for it. Can't go and watch hoofball at the CCS anymore. Kills me.
I'm encouraged by this signing. Together with the assistant manager I think this is a move that excites. Feels like the first time the board has made a sensible decision in the Tan era. I don't count Warnock. They got lucky with that one.
We as fans need to give this new guy time.
I'm actually looking forward to the new season now.
Intriguing job title too.
the 3 year deal is the surprising bit
The last time we hired someone on a similar length of contract was Malky
will this appointment tempt a few more to buy a season ticket ?
Pleased, but also intrigued by this appointment.
Good video this.
out of the blue?
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— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) June 16, 2025
I'm hopeful for the season ahead but the club need to put the right support structure in place for him to be a success including a sporting director or director of football.
I like that he used the term “progressive and aggressive”. Sounds like something I can get behind. Welcome BBM.
That fella would make a good politician, how to fill 8 minutes with pure repartition
Has a similar feel to it, though. A lot of people were excited and thinking we had the next Welsh Roberto Martinez at that time.
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