Cardiff confirm appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester assistant as Arsenal legend Ramsey makes career decision

CARDIFF have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their new manager.

The Irishman, 46, steps in following the Bluebirds’ relegation to League One.

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Brian Barry-Murphy has been appointed as Cardiff’s new boss[/caption]

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Aaron Ramsey briefly took caretaker charge of Cardiff last term[/caption]

The Bluebirds endured a disastrous season last time out, sacking both Erol Bulut and Omer Riza on their way to finishing bottom of the Championship.

Cardiff finished the campaign under caretaker boss Aaron Ramsey, with the former Arsenal midfielder overseeing their last three games – picking up two draws and a defeat.

With Ramsey having left the club to resume his playing career with Mexican side Pumas, the Bluebirds have appointed Barry-Murphy as their new boss on a three-year contract.

Upon confirming the appointment, Cardiff owner 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.

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Barry-Murphy assisted Ruud van Nistelrooy at Leicester[/caption]

“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.”

Barry-Murphy began his managerial career with Rochdale in 2019.

The Dale were relegated to League Two in Barry-Murphy’s second season, with the Cork-born boss subsequently resigning.

From there, Barry-Murphy spent three seasons managing Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad, having replaced Enzo Maresca in the role in 2021.

In the role, Barry-Murphy coached the likes of Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Liam Delap and Nico O’Reilly and James McAtee.

He was then appointed as Ruud van Nistelrooy‘s Leicester No2 in December last year.

Cardiff have confirmed that Barry-Murphy will be joined in the Welsh capital by Lee Riley.

The new assistant boss worked under Barry-Murphy at both Rochdale and Man City.

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Barry-Murphy worked at Man City for three years[/caption]