# Cardiff City managerial developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cardiff-city-managerial-developments
> Updated: 2026-07-29T09:49:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July, manager Brian Barry‑Murphy praised owner Vincent Tan’s backing as Cardiff City geared up for its return to the Championship following promotion. By the end of the month the club formalised his position with a new contract lasting until 2029, alongside three‑year extensions for assistant head coach Lee Riley and head of performance Kevin Gibbins. The team also bolstered its backroom staff, appointing former Manchester City academy coach Imanol Etxeberria as first‑team goalkeeping coach after the departure of Gavin Ward.

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### 2026-07-29: Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy signs contract through 2029 and targets coaching staff boost

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy extended his contract to 2029 alongside staff Lee Riley and Kevin Gibbins, and the club plans to add former Manchester City academy coach Imanol Etxeberria as goalkeeping

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardiff-city-manager-brian-barry-murphy-signs-contract-through-2029-and-targets-coaching-staff-boost

### 2026-07-12: Cardiff City manager Barry-Murphy hails Vincent Tan's support as club prepares for Championship

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry‑Murphy says owner Vincent Tan’s £42 m debt‑to‑equity conversion shows strong backing as the club readies for the Championship, despite no new signings yet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardiff-city-manager-barry-murphy-hails-vincent-tans-support-as-club-prepares-for-championship

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