Cardiff appoint Barry-Murphy as new head coach

Former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy has been appointed as the new Cardiff City head coach.

The 46-year-old takes charge of the League One side as the successor for Omer Riza, who was sacked in April.

The Irishman has signed a three-year deal with the Bluebirds.

Sky Sports News reported last week that a deal was close after Cardiff agreed a compensation package with Leicester City, where Barry-Murphy was assistant to Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Barry-Murphy agreed personal terms last weekend and signed his Cardiff contract earlier on Monday.

With uncertainty over Van Nistelrooy's future at the King Power Stadium, Barry-Murphy has decided now is the time to take his first job as a No 1 since he was in charge of Rochdale in 2021.

Nathan Jones and Aaron Ramsey had been on Cardiff's shortlist of candidates following their relegation from the Championship.