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Tony Pulis calls for Cardiff to elevate their game in Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:53 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Tony Pulis calls for Cardiff to elevate their game in Championship

Summary

Tony Pulis emphasized that Cardiff City must improve as they return to the Championship from League One. Pulis, who has managed in the Premier League, praised Cardiff's promotion-winning season under Brian Barry-Murphy but stressed that the club faces a greater challenge ahead. Cardiff secured promotion after finishing as runners-up to Lincoln City and have made limited signings, including Jack Moylan from Lincoln. Pulis pointed out the importance of investment and successful recruitment for the club's success in the upcoming season.

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•Cardiff City is back in the Championship after winning promotion.
•Tony Pulis believes Cardiff is a massive club needing to elevate their performance.
•Brian Barry-Murphy managed Cardiff to a strong season in League One.
•Cardiff signed midfielder Jack Moylan and retained goalkeeper Nathan Trott.
•Pulis highlighted the growing strength of the Championship.

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7:53 AMYahoo Sports — 'Massive club' Cardiff must step up a level, says Pulis

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Tony Pulis believes Cardiff City is a massive club that would grace the Premier League, but warns they will need to step up a level as they return to the Championship after a season in League One. The experienced former Premier League manager - whose lengthy career included spells in charge at Stoke City, Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough - was impressed by the Bluebirds as they won promotion in their first season under boss Brian Barry-Murphy. "Obviously Cardiff had a fantastic season last year and they get promoted back up to the Championship," Newport-born Pulis told Radio Wales Breakfast.
— Yahoo Sports

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