Brian Barry-Murphy expresses confidence in squad despite quiet transfer deadline

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy reports full backing from the club hierarchy despite failing to secure additional signings before the Tuesday transfer deadline. The club added four players this summer, including Krystian Bielik, Jack Moylan, Nathan Trott, and Calum Scanlon. Following a recent loss to Queens Park Rangers, Cardiff currently sits 19th in the Championship table with no wins in their first four league matches. Barry-Murphy stated that while the team intended to recruit more players, it was not possible to complete further deals. He emphasized that he remains committed to the current squad and will not sign players simply to increase numbers. The manager maintains that the group contains talented young players capable of performing well as the season progresses.

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