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Cardiff City looks to defy relegation predictions under Barry-Murphy

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Cardiff City looks to defy relegation predictions under Barry-Murphy
Summary

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy aims to dispel doubts from pundits suggesting his team may face relegation in the upcoming Championship season. After finishing as runners-up in League One, Cardiff is preparing for their opener against Wrexham on August 17. Barry-Murphy remains optimistic about surprising critics, despite acknowledging the challenges ahead. He confirmed that the only new signing so far is midfielder Jack Moylan, and also mentioned injury updates for players Rubin Colwill and Dylan Lawlor.

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  • •Brian Barry-Murphy aims to prove pundits wrong about relegation
  • •Cardiff finished second in League One last season
  • •The season opener is scheduled against Wrexham on August 17
  • •Jack Moylan is the only new signing confirmed so far
  • •Rubin Colwill may return from injury for the Wrexham match
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  • 5:08 PMBBC Sport — Cardiff aim to prove doubters wrong - Barry-Murphy
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Boss Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City aims to disprove pundits who have dismissed them as possible relegation candidates in 2026-27

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