CONFIRMED " BRIAN BARRY-MURPHY / LEICESTER HAPPY

Updated:

Friday 14th June 2025


Leicester have agreed the Compensation deal quite amicable, not tried tricks etc , happy to do it, so all done


All waiting on Cardiff Now:


Leicester have been making significant cut backs since being relegated and are offloading staff from all departments if out of contract.
Also Leicester are under investigation about the losses breaking the Financial Rules regulations.







CONFIRMED:


Wednesday 12th June 2025


After being turned down by Nathan Jones , then Aaron Ramsey , Cardiff City have offered the manager’s job to Brian Barry-Murphy but are waiting on Leicester City to release him from his contract at the King Power Stadium.

Nearly 7 weeks on from Omer Riza being Sacked .

Vincent Tan now wants Brian Barry-Murphy




BRIAN BARRY-MURPHY SET TO BE APPOINTED CARDIFF CITY MANAGER




Owner Vincent Tan looks set to give the go ahead after chatting to Brian Barry-Murphy ex Rochdale Manager


Simon Jones (Daily Mail):



Talks have been advancing between Cardiff and Brian Barry-Murphy for the vacant manager job, despite strong rival interest from Plymouth

8/13 Fav to become next Cardiff Manager

Barry-Murphy as a manager has managed only one club Rochdale who he resigned after being relegated to League 2.








UPDATED/BBC - BRIAN BARRY-MURPHY THE LEADING CONTENDER:


Cardiff City have held advanced talks with former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy as they close in on naming a new manager.

The 46-year-old Leicester City assistant is now the leading contender for the vacancy at the League One club.

Former Oxford United boss Des Buckingham has also been in the frame with admirers among the Bluebirds' hierarchy.

The development follows setbacks in attempts to land Charlton Athletic's Nathan Jones, while Aaron Ramsey has also appeared to rule himself out of contention.


Wales captain Ramsey had taken temporary charge as Cardiff were relegated from the Championship last month, Omer Riza having been sacked with three games of the season remaining.

But while it is not clear if a final decision has been made, Barry-Murphy is now the frontrunner to land a first senior manager's position since leaving Rochdale in 2021.

He would become the Bluebirds' ninth manager in four years as they prepare to play in the third tier for the first time since 2003.

The Irishman has been on Cardiff's radar for some time having been under consideration to replace Mick McCarthy in 2021.

Cardiff had been criticised by fans – including the club's Supporters' Trust – for the prolonged process in finding a new manager.

Responding in a statement, director Steve Borley said: "While initially the plan was to have the manager, and his staff, in place before now, the correct due diligence, however long it took, was essential to the ongoing success of the club. This is one of the most important appointments in Cardiff City's recent history.

"We've been immensely impressed by the standard of those who wish to lead our football club. We are excited to share a further positive update soon regarding the appointment of a new management team once the necessary negotiations have been concluded."

Barry-Murphy is a former midfielder with Cork City, Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday, Bury and Rochdale, becoming player-coach at the latter in 2014 at the age of 35.

He succeeded Keith Hill as manager in 2019, winning praise for the side's style of play and work with homegrown talent despite the team's relegation to League Two in 2021.

Barry-Murphy resigned from the job to take to take up the role at Manchester City's academy, succeeding future Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and winning two youth titles, coaching the likes of Cole Palmer, Oscar Bobb and Romeo Lavia while working under Pep Guardiola.

After quitting the Etihad three years later, Barry-Murphy went on to be named as part of Ruud van Nistelrooy's backroom staff at Leicester in December 2024.

But Barry-Murphy had been keen for a frontline role of his own and could now be handed the challenge of returning Cardiff to the Championship.

Buckingham, who guided Oxford to League One promotion in May 2024, has also held talks with Cardiff.

The 40-year-old is currently without a club having left the Kassam Stadium in December following a poor run of results.

Buckingham, who previously coached in New Zealand and managed City Football Group clubs Melbourne City and Mumbai City, had previously been under consideration by the Football Association of Wales (FAW) before the appointment of Craig Bellamy as national boss.

Both Barry-Murphy and Buckingham were on a shortlist of around six names compiled by a specially formed sub-committee, with owner Vincent Tan having a final say on the appointment.

Charlton's Jones, a former Cardiff youth player and a boyhood supporter of the club, had been a leading contender.

But Cardiff were left frustrated in their hopes of landing the Welshman after he led the Addicks to League One promotion via the play-offs, signing a new five-year deal after initial approaches were rebuffed.

Ramsey – whose playing contract at Cardiff expires at the end of the month – had been seemingly close to the job at one stage, but now looks set to continue his career on the pitch.

Former Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt is also thought to have been interviewed for the role.











Updated:

Owner Vincent Tan looks set to give the go ahead after chatting to Brian Barry-Murphy ex Rochdale Manager


Simon Jones (Daily Mail):



Talks have been advancing between Cardiff and Brian Barry-Murphy for the vacant manager job, despite strong rival interest from Plymouth

8/13 Fav to become next Cardiff Manager

Barry-Murphy as a manager has managed only one club Rochdale who he resigned after being relegated to League 2.


Barry-Murphy was appointed Rochdale's caretaker manager in March 2019 following the sacking of Keith Hill.

In April 2019 he was appointed permanent manager on a two-year contract.On 30 June 2021, Barry-Murphy resigned from his position as manager after Rochdale were Relegated to League 2.

Since then Barry-Murphy has been at Man City’s Accademy as a coach then joins as a coach at Championship Club Leicester City.

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Wouldn't be my 1st. Choice but I would support him

Always give support, but I bet he is the only one who will agree to Tan’s terms.

Buckingham I bet has his own staff and coaches he wants in and we are being silly, reluctant.

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

He's got a job already? Not head coach but a coaching job all same ... but I have my doubts about his suitability for us.... tan is really leaving club open to a struggling season again.... and if promotion is looking doubtful come Oct can see him getting the elbow that's if he sighns.

Always give support, but I bet he is the only one who will agree to Tan’s terms.

Buckingham I bet has his own staff and coaches he wants in and we are being silly, reluctant.

If this happens, I agree with your hunch. The only suitable candidate is the one with the highest tolerance levels for the emperors interference , nonetheless I will get right behind him.

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

He wouldn't have been my choice Monty but I slightly disagree.

Don't think he'd be a yes man. He has also been in talks with Plymouth but thinks we are the better option for him.

Always give support, but I bet he is the only one who will agree to Tan’s terms.

Buckingham I bet has his own staff and coaches he wants in and we are being silly, reluctant.

In terms of coaching staff, you're probably right.

I don't see BBM as a yes man but I do think Tan will be looking to pinch pennies on coaching staff which is why he seems to favour BBM.

Please be right. Iv wanted BBM from start

excellent choice if true loads of contacts

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

He's got a job already? Not head coach but a coaching job all same ... but I have my doubts about his suitability for us.... tan is really leaving club open to a struggling season again.... and if promotion is looking doubtful come Oct can see him getting the elbow that's if he sighns.

To be a manager is a big difference to been a nobody coach allan,
he is 100% riza 2 the cheapest option and was he manager of rochdale when they where relegated.
After this lengthy review we had a chance to get it right not to be changing again in oct,
it's the cheapest option I would suggest if this appointment goes ahead which is always what governs tan.

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

And this is based on the other candidates who where in for the job.


He's got a job already? Not head coach but a coaching job all same ... but I have my doubts about his suitability for us.... tan is really leaving club open to a struggling season again.... and if promotion is looking doubtful come Oct can see him getting the elbow that's if he sighns.

To be a manager is a big difference to been a nobody coach allan,
he is 100% riza 2 the cheapest option and was he manager of rochdale when they where relegated.
After this lengthy review we had a chance to get it right not to be changing again in oct,
it's the cheapest option I would suggest if this appointment goes ahead which is always what governs tan.

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

And this is based on the other candidates who where in for the job.


He's got a job already? Not head coach but a coaching job all same ... but I have my doubts about his suitability for us.... tan is really leaving club open to a struggling season again.... and if promotion is looking doubtful come Oct can see him getting the elbow that's if he sighns.

To be a manager is a big difference to been a nobody coach allan,
he is 100% riza 2 the cheapest option and was he manager of rochdale when they where relegated.
After this lengthy review we had a chance to get it right not to be changing again in oct,
it's the cheapest option I would suggest if this appointment goes ahead which is always what governs tan.

This assumption is based on the other candidates who where named.

RIATH AL-SAMARRA of the Mail used to get all the city stories when we were in the prem

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

He's got a job already? Not head coach but a coaching job all same ... but I have my doubts about his suitability for us.... tan is really leaving club open to a struggling season again.... and if promotion is looking doubtful come Oct can see him getting the elbow that's if he sighns.

To be a manager is a big difference to been a nobody coach allan,
he is 100% riza 2 the cheapest option and was he manager of rochdale when they where relegated.
After this lengthy review we had a chance to get it right not to be changing again in oct,
it's the cheapest option I would suggest if this appointment goes ahead which is always what governs tan.

Monty have no doubts he's the cheap option and the wrong option hence the elbow ending! My worry is if get him what will that do to the players? Having an unknown club coach instead of a recognised 1st team coach or rambo taking over? Moral may well drop and would players like Salech robbo ect want yo leave because lack of ambition? As I earlier said tan is as bad a football owner now as he was when started 12yrs ago or do that's ridiculous considering it cost us our championship place...

Whoever gets the job hope they are bringing they're own coaching team with them

This guy is well-regarded around football; he isn't a nobody. I was surprised that Abbo was promoting him as his preferred candidate during the Rambo Mexico weekend and he appears to be closest to Dalman, so i can see it make sense.

This club needs a big ego manager; no structure changes will replace that IMO.

I doubt this will happen, sounds like BBMs agent trying to get Plymouth to up their offer. Plymouth is a shithole but there are some spectacular places a short drive away, but its a more sane location than Tans Cardiff.

Please be right. Iv wanted BBM from start

Me too! Don't know why,just a gut feeling but whoever it turns out to be,I'll give him 100%

Please be right. Iv wanted BBM from start

Me too! Don't know why,just a gut feeling but whoever it turns out to be,I'll give him 100%

Untill Christmas!

Another yes man to suit tan and so it goes on ? Happy like riza to just have a job

He's got a job already? Not head coach but a coaching job all same ... but I have my doubts about his suitability for us.... tan is really leaving club open to a struggling season again.... and if promotion is looking doubtful come Oct can see him getting the elbow that's if he sighns.

To be a manager is a big difference to been a nobody coach allan,
he is 100% riza 2 the cheapest option and was he manager of rochdale when they where relegated.
After this lengthy review we had a chance to get it right not to be changing again in oct,
it's the cheapest option I would suggest if this appointment goes ahead which is always what governs tan.

Monty. Mourinho was a nobody assistant coach before being appointed to Benfica. Although he’d worked under a couple of good managers leading up to it.

I dont mind if it’s BBM, Rambo or Buckingham. Tired of it all tho

Murphy, Buckingham ramsey any of these will be good in league one .

This guy will give us a good set up, have us passing the ball with high possession stats. Something that is needed in league 1 and I believe in Robertson, Turnbull etc that this will suit their side of the game.
Did he work with Robertson at City ? I’m assuming he would have.

Good enough for Pep to let him control City’s next generation of talent but not good enough for Cardiff City to some ???
I suppose we all have opinions and that’s what this board is for.
Appointing BBM would genuinely excite me, seems very well thought of in the game

Daily Mail (nee Simon Jones) are reporting this but others still have Des Buckingham down for the job

It might appear Rambo is out of the running now, as he wants to play on until the World Cup but it’s still not clear whether that is the case or not

What is clear, is that the Bluebirds are near to an announcement and it could be any of the three main protagonists and I would support any of the three for differing reasons (Rambo and Barry-Murphy for their knowledge of youth, and Buckingham for his style and approach

Ultimately though, as Neil Warnick said, it’s ‘winning’ football that will count most

excellent choice if true loads of contacts

On this basis alone I would prefer him to Buckingham. He has contacts at Man City and Leicester whilst Buckingham whose achievements at Oxford have been overstated has - as far as I can see- no contacts outside India and New Zealand.

Would be a terrible appointment, he's had no success managing in the real world.

He had success with Man City's development team, so what? Man City poach all the best youngsters, including a few of ours over recent years. It's impossible to fail.

I want a manager with a proven track record of success, not someone who only has relegation on his CV in the real world of professional football.

Would be a disastrous appointment, but he will be the cheap option and yes man to the clowns. Any manager who knows his worth won't work for our circus of a football club and we've blown it with everyone else, so this won't surprise me.

Would be a terrible appointment, he's had no success managing in the real world.

He had success with Man City's development team, so what? Man City poach all the best youngsters, including a few of ours over recent years. It's impossible to fail.

I want a manager with a proven track record of success, not someone who only has relegation on his CV in the real world of professional football.

Would be a disastrous appointment, but he will be the cheap option and yes man to the clowns. Any manager who knows his worth won't work for our circus of a football club and we've blown it with everyone else, so this won't surprise me.

Is there a manager with a
Proven track record available? Buckingham as a tiny bit of a track record but wouldn't call it a track record more like one stop record....... A track record is more than one team or more than one promotion or similar....not sure if there's anyone else available that meets your aspirations is there?

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If Ramsey is not an option, I would much prefer this than Buckingham. I don't see the big fuss about Buckingham, yes he got promoted with Oxford from league 1 but he took over in a very favourable position. But if I'm being bluntly honest I could not care less who we get in, I just want us to have a good season and watch some enjoyable football.

*Warning- Not a pro Tan post*

I think it's clear from the shortlist that Tan wasn't a relatively unexposed young manager or an old-fashioned general manager.

I am not really a football fan, i only watch us,Wales and a Sunday afternoon Premier League games, so i don't have an encyclopedic knowledge of life outside the championship. Jones filled the general manager role, and we went all out on him. I am not sure if there are that many Joneses out there nowadays: a builder, an obsessive, and someone with a connection to the city. Perhaps Nigel Clough, but he choses his owners

So you are left with unexposed coaches. Buckingham had a season, Evatt 2, BBM 2 then citeh schooling, and then Rambo with zero experience but city credit in droves.

Tan could get a Russell Slade L1 & L2 journeyman in tomorrow, and that would create even more chaos.

I still have hope that next season won't be a diasaster and we have got to get this appointment correct.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The board are treating our fans with total and utter contempt! This decision is an appointment being made on cost alone and the fact that he will be seen as a yes man. The last club he managed outside of a youth league with the best players in that age range was Rochdale and he got those relegated. I am hoping I'm wrong if he is appointed and I will support him if he is, but this guy will be sacked by November and we will be going out for what our board describes as "another vigorous Manager search" and that the club will take their time and get the next appointment right. The club clearly haven't learnt anything from Riza. Total Shambles! Can't blame any manager not wanting to manage this Club anymore

*Warning- Not a pro Tan post*

I think it's clear from the shortlist that Tan wasn't a relatively unexposed young manager or an old-fashioned general manager.

I am not really a football fan, i only watch us,Wales and a Sunday afternoon Premier League games, so i don't have an encyclopedic knowledge of life outside the championship. Jones filled the general manager role, and we went all out on him. I am not sure if there are that many Joneses out there nowadays: a builder, an obsessive, and someone with a connection to the city. Perhaps Nigel Clough, but he choses his owners

So you are left with unexposed coaches. Buckingham had a season, Evatt 2, BBM 2 then citeh schooling, and then Rambo with zero experience but city credit in droves.

Tan could get a Russell Slade L1 & L2 journeyman in tomorrow, and that would create even more chaos.

I still have hope that next season won't be a diasaster and we have got to get this appointment correct.

Jones was the man for this job, but the timing was out, pity he didn't lose the final and the cost was prohibitive.

Lets see what happens, maybe we can slot him in January if things don't work out, for either side.