"Cardiff City began 2026 well placed for a promotion push, after head coach Brian Barry-Murphy was handed the job of leading the Bluebirds back to the Championship following last season's relegation. This marked the 47-year-old's second senior management job following a two-year stint at Rochdale between 2019 and 2021, but it was his spell in charge of Manchester City's Elite Development Squad during which he really cut his teeth."
"My job was to help pave the way for them to reach the first team and I was constantly updating Pep Guardiola about them and preparing them for top-level football. I improved a lot working with players like Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and many other brilliant youngsters that have gone on to exciting careers. You have to up your game in that environment as they're top, top talents that need to learn and improve."
Brian Barry-Murphy took charge of Cardiff City in early 2026 with a mandate to push for promotion back to the Championship after relegation. The 47-year-old had previously managed Rochdale and spent three years leading Manchester City's Elite Development Squad, working closely with top young talents. Barry-Murphy emphasized player development over immediate results and credited coaches Jason Wilcox and Joe Shields for giving him the opportunity. He helped prepare players such as Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers for top-level football. Barry-Murphy left Manchester City in July 2024 and joined Leicester City's staff in December 2024, gaining further experience despite the club's relegation.
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