Cardiff City extends Barry-Murphy's contract ahead of Championship return
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Cardiff City has signed Brian Barry-Murphy to an improved contract before the club's return to the Championship. Barry-Murphy, who led Cardiff to promotion in his first season, has secured a new three-year term amid interest from Burnley. The club's owner, Vincent Tan, expressed confidence in Barry-Murphy as a prominent young coach, highlighting his success with developing players. Barry-Murphy's coaching staff, Lee Riley and Kevin Gibbins, have also agreed to new deals through 2029. Cardiff's pre-season will conclude with a friendly against AS Roma, followed by their first competitive match against Swindon Town in the Carabao Cup.
- •Brian Barry-Murphy signs a three-year contract extension with Cardiff City.
- •Led Cardiff to promotion from League One with 91 points last season.
- •Assistant Lee Riley and head of performance Kevin Gibbins also secure new deals.
- •Club to face AS Roma in a friendly on August 1.
- •Championship campaign begins with a match against Swindon Town on August 8.
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"The Championship season is on the horizon, and while Cardiff City are yet to make any new additions to their squad, boss Brian Barry-Murphy has committed his future to the club. Barry-Murphy, 44, signed an extended contract until 2029 this week ahead of leading the Bluebirds back into the second tier following promotion as League One runners-up. The Irishman said after Cardiff's pre-season opener against FC Midtjylland that he had "never felt anything other than support" from owner Vincent Tan.
"Brian Barry-Murphy has agreed an improved contract with Cardiff City ahead of the club's return to the Championship.
"Brian Barry-Murphy has agreed an improved contract with Cardiff City ahead of the club's return to the Championship.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:06 PMHave your say - where do Cardiff need reinforcements this summer?
The Championship season is on the horizon, and while Cardiff City are yet to make any new additions to their squad, boss Brian Barry-Murphy has committed his future to the club. Barry-Murphy, 44, signed an extended contract until 2029 this week ahead of leading the Bluebirds back into the second tier following promotion as League One runners-up. The Irishman said after Cardiff's pre-season opener against FC Midtjylland that he had "never felt anything other than support" from owner Vincent Tan.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:00 PMCardiff boss Barry-Murphy signs contract extension
Brian Barry-Murphy has agreed an improved contract with Cardiff City ahead of the club's return to the Championship.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 2:00 PMCardiff boss Barry-Murphy signs contract extension
Brian Barry-Murphy has agreed an improved contract with Cardiff City ahead of the club's return to the Championship.
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