Brian Barry-Murphy assesses Cardiff City performance after three consecutive draws

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Brian Barry-Murphy assesses Cardiff City performance after three consecutive draws
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Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy states that his side has demonstrated the capability to compete in the Championship following their recent promotion. The Bluebirds remain winless in the second tier after opening their campaign with three consecutive draws against Wrexham, Derby County, and Sheffield United. The most recent result was a 2-2 draw on Saturday, a match in which the team showed resilience after facing early deficits. Barry-Murphy noted that the squad has faced significant tests during the initial three-game stretch and remains focused on securing their first league win. The club now prepares for upcoming fixtures against Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth as they seek to convert their consistent attacking output into three points. Cardiff remains unbeaten early in the season as they move toward the first international break.

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  • Cardiff City drew 2-2 with Sheffield United on Saturday.
  • The team holds three points from three Championship matches.
  • Cardiff faces Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday.
  • Brian Barry-Murphy remains confident in the squad's competitive level.
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  • 5:10 PMYahoo SportsCardiff have shown they can compete - Barry-Murphy
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Brian Barry-Murphy believes Cardiff City have already shown they can compete in the Championship following their promotion from League One. The Bluebirds are still without a league win since returning to the second tier following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Sheffield United. Head coach Barry-Murphy says it is "fair" to say his team have proved they are good enough to deliver results in the Championship.

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