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Brian Barry-Murphy
Irish football player and manager
Irish football player and manager
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Brian Barry-Murphy |
| image | Brian Barry-Murphy (cropped).jpg |
| caption | Barry-Murphy playing for Bury in 2009 |
| full_name | Brian Barry-Murphy |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Cork, Ireland |
| height | 5 ft |
| position | Defensive midfielder |
| currentclub | Cardiff City (head coach) |
| years1 | 1995–1999 |
| clubs1 | Cork City |
| caps1 | 82 |
| goals1 | 2 |
| years2 | 1999–2003 |
| clubs2 | Preston North End |
| caps2 | 21 |
| goals2 | 0 |
| years3 | 2002 |
| clubs3 | → Southend United (loan) |
| caps3 | 8 |
| goals3 | 1 |
| years4 | 2002 |
| clubs4 | → Hartlepool United (loan) |
| caps4 | 7 |
| goals4 | 0 |
| years5 | 2003–2004 |
| clubs5 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| caps5 | 58 |
| goals5 | 0 |
| years6 | 2004–2010 |
| clubs6 | Bury |
| caps6 | 218 |
| goals6 | 13 |
| years7 | 2010–2018 |
| clubs7 | Rochdale |
| caps7 | 66 |
| goals7 | 1 |
| totalcaps | 460 |
| totalgoals | 17 |
| nationalyears1 | 2003–2004 |
| nationalteam1 | Republic of Ireland U21 |
| nationalcaps1 | 2 |
| nationalgoals1 | 0 |
| manageryears1 | 2019–2021 |
| managerclubs1 | Rochdale |
| manageryears2 | 2021–2024 |
| managerclubs2 | Manchester City EDS |
| manageryears3 | 2025– |
| managerclubs3 | Cardiff City |
| club-update = Brian Barry-Murphy (born 27 July 1978) is an Irish professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of club Cardiff City.
A defensive midfielder, Barry-Murphy began his career at his hometown club Cork City. In 1999, he moved to English club Preston North End, but began to establish himself in league football with loan spells at Southend United and Hartlepool United. He would go on to play for Sheffield Wednesday, and Bury before signing for local rivals Rochdale in 2010. Barry-Murphy also played for the Republic of Ireland twice at under-21 level.
Early life
Barry-Murphy was born in Cork.
Club career
Brian Barry-Murphy has previously played for Cork City, Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday as well as representing the Republic of Ireland at Under 21 level. He also had loan spells at Southend United and Hartlepool United. It was at Southend in which he scored his first goal in English football in a game against Leyton Orient.{{cite web
On 16 June 2010 Barry-Murphy agreed terms with Rochdale and signed a four-year contract in July. He scored his first and only goal for Rochdale in a 3–1 defeat at MK Dons on 5 November 2011.{{cite web
Coaching career
Rochdale
Barry-Murphy was appointed Rochdale's caretaker manager in March 2019 following the sacking of Keith Hill. In April 2019 he was appointed permanent manager on a two-year contract. On 30 June 2021, Barry-Murphy resigned from his position as manager.
Manchester City Academy
On 24 July 2021, Barry-Murphy was announced as the manager of the Manchester City Elite Development Squad (EDS).
On 8 July 2024, Barry-Murphy left the club after having a highly successful three-year spell in charge of City's EDS and Academy.
Leicester City
In December 2024, Barry-Murphy joined Premier League side Leicester City in the role of first-team coach, supporting the newly appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Cardiff City
On 16 June 2025, Barry-Murphy was appointed head coach of League One side Cardiff City on a three-year deal. Sixteen points from an unbeaten first six matches saw him named EFL League One Manager of the Month for August 2025. He won the award for a second time for December, after five wins from six matches saw Cardiff finish the calendar year top of the table.
Managerial statistics
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Honours
Individual
- EFL League One Manager of the Month: August 2025, December 2025
References
References
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- (2003). "Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2003–2004". Headline.
- O'Connor, Christy. (2 May 2015). "I was in two minds whether or not to stay on after Tipp defeat - Jimmy Barry-Murphy". Media Huis.
- (24 June 2014). "Rochdale: Brian Barry-Murphy remains as player-coach". BBC Sport.
- (4 March 2019). "Rochdale: Keith Hill sacked as manager by League One club". BBC Sport.
- (3 April 2019). "Brian Barry-Murphy: Rochdale appoint caretaker manager as permanent boss". BBC Sport.
- (30 June 2021}}{{deadlink). "Club Statement: Brian Barry-Murphy". Rochdale AFC.
- (24 July 2021). "Academy Management Structure Confirmed". Manchester City FC.
- (8 July 2024). "Barry-Murphy leaves City". Manchester City FC.
- Mashiter, Nick. (24 December 2024). "Barry-Murphy set to join Foxes coaching team". BBC Sport.
- Blackwell, Jordan. (2 March 2025). "Ruud van Nistelrooy lays out Brian Barry-Murphy role as double sacking heightens his influence". Local World.
- (16 June 2025). "Brian Barry-Murphy appointed First Team Head Coach". Cardiff City.
- (1 August 2025). "Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy's mission: 'Get promoted, excite fans'".
- (12 September 2025). "Sky Bet League One: Manager and Player of the Month August winners".
- (16 January 2026). "Sky Bet League One Manager and Player of the Month winners".
- "Managers: Brian Barry-Murphy". Centurycomm.
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