Cardiff City have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their head coach on a three-year contract. He arrives from Leicester, where he had worked under Ruud van Nistelrooy since last December.

Barry-Murphy’s only experience as a first-team manager came with Rochdale, where he finished his playing career, from 2019-21. He then spent three years as manager of Manchester City’s elite development squad.

The 46-year-old will be joined by Lee Riley, who departs his coaching role at Manchester City’s academy to become assistant coach. Riley worked with Barry-Murphy in City’s youth setup and at Rochdale.

“I’d like to welcome Brian to Cardiff City Football Club. We are delighted that he has agreed to become head coach,” said the Cardiff owner, Vincent Tan.

“Throughout the interview process, Brian showed a huge passion for our club because he believes in what we’re trying to do. He knows this level having played and managed at this standard before, where he was noted for his style of play. Since then, he has only gone from strength-to-strength as a leader.

“He brings enthusiasm, vibrancy and an exciting outlook on what today’s football is, while looking to play an attacking style that our fans are sure to enjoy,”...