A major change was made in 2012, when owner Vincent Tan attempted to rebrand the club to expand its appeal outside Wales. One coach has already left the Bluebirds' set-up, Get the latest Welsh Rugby news analysis and interviews. [81] Chosen by the coaching staff, @daniellegreen__ picks up the Women's Player of the Season following a phenomenal campaign at left-wing back for @CardiffCityFCW! Borley is a managing director of Cardiff-based engineering company CMB Engineering and was a key player in the construction of Cardiff City House of Sport. [7] Stewart brought in several players with Football League experience, breaking the club's transfer record on two occasions to sign Jimmy Gill and later Jimmy Blair from The Wednesday. Jones left the club after losing in the Championship play-offs for the second consecutive season. [64] Morrison was sacked in September 2022 and replaced by Mark Hudson, who lasted only 4 months in the role before he too was dismissed in January 2023. Clubcast Academy manager - James McCarthy. League and English domestic cup statistics are sourced from Soccerbase. [108][109] Despite Tan previously stating that the club would only return to wearing blue if another owner was found, on 9January 2015, after three seasons playing in the red kit, the club reverted their home kit back to blue with a red away kit in a bid to "unite" the club. Cardiff City are still settling into life back in the Championship following their relegation from English football's top flight last year. Whitehead, 40, has most recently worked as the assistant manager at Besiktas in the . [65], In December 2022, Cardiff City were issued a transfer embargo by Fifa, which was lifted in January 2023. Former Wales manager Terry Yorath took control of the side but suffered similar difficulties and May was brought back in March 1995 in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid relegation, leaving the club for a second time at the end of the campaign. Hudson told WalesOnline: "I think it's all completed, which is pleasing. Chelsea's players left yearning for stability after a season wrecked by upheaval. Former Wales and Derby County midfielder Paul Trollope has been added to Russell Slade's backroom staff at Cardiff City as head coach. [76] The Ayatollah, an act involving raising both arms up and down above the head in a patting motion, has become synonymous with the club and its supporters as a celebratory gesture since its adoption in the early 1990s. Assistant Manager: 41: Nov 14, 2022 - Sol Bamba: Technical Coach: 38: Jan 27, 2023 - -Management Name/Position Age Nat. Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales, . Our Apprenticeship programme is part funded by the European Social fund through the Welsh Government, Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by [26] They went on to reach the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Real Zaragoza. He endured a disappointing season in the following campaign and was fired in February 2000 with the team in the relegation zone. When Stewart could only achieve a 19th-place finish in his first season in the bottom tier, he retired from his position to concentrate on his business interests. [9][31], Cardiff were continuously in the lower two divisions of the Football League between 1985 and 1993. [23] Slade achieved two midtable finishes but proved unpopular with fans and was replaced by Paul Trollope, a member of his coaching staff. Then part of Valerien Ismael's staff at Besiktas and became Cardiff first-team coach in November 2022. Coaching Staff Name/Position Age Nat. Has been with the Bluebirds for more than a decade in a variety of Academy roles. [127] Two days after signing, Sala died in a plane crash in the English Channel. 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[2], Club founder Walter Bartley Wilson was chosen as Stewart's replacement but was unable to improve the team's fortunes and was replaced after less than a year in charge by Ben Watts-Jones. Mark Hudson is the most recent manager, having been dismissed on 14 January 2023. . The team has spent 17 seasons in the top tier of English football, the longest period being between 1921 and 1929. Jack Radusin,Patrick Deboys and Josh Morris are the men behind the analysis. [94][95], In June 2009, the club completed construction of a 26,828-seat stadium on the site of the now-demolished old Cardiff Athletics Stadium at a cost of 48million. As of January 2023, there has been a total of 40 managers and 8 caretaker managers. After suffering defeat in the play-offs in the first season, he won promotion via the 2003 Football League Second Division play-off Final in his second. Davy McDougall was the first manager in the club's history, being appointed in 1910 for the team's inaugural season in the Southern Football League. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A survey by Football Fans Census in 2003 saw Swansea, Bristol City, and Newport listed as Cardiff's main three rivalries, with Stoke City matching Newport in third. The club's record appearance holder is Billy Hardy, who made 590 appearances in a 20-year playing spell with Cardiff, and their record goalscorer is Len Davies with 179 goals. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Matthew May heads up the medical services, while club doctor Len Nokes plays a key role when it comes to player welfare, so much so that he won the Outstanding Contribution Award when the Bluebirds were promoted in the 2017-18 season. The Malaysian businessman acquired the club nine years ago, but has courted much controversy during his tenure. . Away from matters on the pitch, there is a whole army of people who are vital in keeping the cogs running in the bowels of Cardiff City Stadium and at the club's Vale Resort training base. [46][47] On 18August 2013, Cardiff played their first ever away Premier League match against West Ham United, losing 20. The longest serving and most successful manager is Fred Stewart who was in charge for 22 years, won seven cups and achieved promotion twice. Billy McCandless was the first Cardiff manager to win a league title when he led his side to first place in the 194647 Third Division South. Association football club in Cardiff, Wales, "Cardiff City" redirects here. Article Reactions. [10] They went on to finish in fourth place in their first year in the league. [28] Neil Harris was appointed as his replacement five days later. 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[9], In August 2000, Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam purchased control of the club and replaced Steve Borley as chairman. In the more formative years of promising talent, Dane Facey (ages 12-16) and Lawrence Hallett (ages 9-11) take charge of the coaching. Over the next two years, Cardiff played friendlies against some of Britain's top professional sides, including Middlesbrough, Bristol City, and Crystal Palace. Ben works at Championship side, Cardiff City as Sports Scientist for their first team and Wales Head Coach Barry John admitted he has been looking to get Ben on board for a while, saying: "We've been talking for a while. [66][67] The club are also appealing against an embargo from the English Football League which prevents them paying fees for players until May 2024. However, he resigned his position in February 2002 after coming under pressure due to indifferent form. [9], During the 1960s, Cardiff participated in European competition for the first time as a result of winning the Welsh Cup, which granted qualification to the newly created European Cup Winners Cup. IN October, we are holding our biggest and best-ever event, with our biggest and best-ever line-up of speakers. McDougall, who was still an active player at the time and was also the captain of the first team, led the side to a fourth-place finish during his first season. Cardiff City are set to appoint Dean Whitehead as first-team coach to work with interim manager Mark Hudson. Stewart led the team to promotion in his second season by winning the Second Division title. In the 1960s, Cardiff entered European competition for the first time and manager Jimmy Scoular led the team to the semi-final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1968. Apr 29. His first managerial job was with the Ivory Coast in 2012 and he led them to the 2014 World Cup. 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Don't miss a moment of City's matches throughout the 2022/23 season. After two seasons in the top tier, Spiers left the club to take over at Crystal Palace. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. info@trainingground.guru, About Billy Ayre saw out the season but was unable to prevent the team's relegation back to the Third Division. Financial investment after 2000 saw the club reach the First Division under Lennie Lawrence before returning to the top tier of English football, the Premier League, for the first time in 52 years under Malky Mackay in 2012. Interim Cardiff manager Mark Hudson is now targeting a return to the UK for Whitehead. Appointed Contract expires Last club; Sabri Lamouchi: . [86] The group became notorious for their violent clashes with rival supporters and brawls between sets of supporters at football matches and other events. 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[96] Although a pre-season friendly against Chasetown was played at the ground with limited capacity to test safety features,[98] the stadium was officially opened with a friendly against Scottish side Celtic on 22 July 2009. Kit manager Paul Carter and groundsman Roy Evans both undertake important roles at Cardiff City Stadium, while football management PA Victoria McCracken ensures the whole operation runs smoothly. Appointed to current role in May 2018. Was Head of Coaching and U23s assistant to Steve Morison, before stepping up to the first team with him in October 2021. He lasted just seven months in the job. Dont miss a moment of Citys matches throughout the 2022/23 season. RR. [22] They finished the 193233 season in 19th place, resulting in manager Fred Stewart tendering his resignation from his post after 22 years in charge. Won the club's outstanding contribution award at the end of 2017/18. Stack was appointed last summer by Steve Morison, having previously worked with Watford's academy. . [53] Warnock took over the team with Cardiff second from the bottom of the table after two wins from eleven games, and guided the side to a 12th-placed finish after a good run of form. Cardiff finished 22nd in the Third Division during his first season and a poor start to the following campaign saw him sacked. [13] In their third season in the top-tier, the team finished runners-up to Huddersfield Town because of a goal average difference of 0.024. [125][126] The highest transfer fee the club has paid for a player is 15 million for Emiliano Sala from Nantes in January 2019. The following year they were granted permission to change the name of the club to Cardiff City. Steve Borley is an executive director at Cardiff City. However, they reached their second FA Cup final in the space of two years. [8] The club eventually secured land to build their own stadium, Ninian Park, which was completed in 1910. He joined Cardiff's youth academy as lead development coach in 2013. This remains the furthest any Welsh side has advanced in European competition. Worked briefly with Warnock at Rotherham in 2016. Kit changes over the club's history have included all blue kits, the introduction of a yellow vertical stripe during the 1970s, and alternating blue stripes. [3][4] In their first season, they played friendlies against local sides at their Sophia Gardens ground. For latest updates, follow us on Twitter at @ground_guru. [31] They were relegated to the Fourth Division once in the 198586 season and, despite returning to the Third Division on two occasions, they finished in their lowest-ever league position in 199622nd of 24 in Division Three. [6][30] They were later eliminated after losing the second leg 20. [34] Their final match in the competition was a 21 defeat to Wrexham in the 1995 final. Coaching Staff Name/Position Age Nat. Trollope was previously first-team coach at. IN October we'll be holding our biggest ever event. This has been attributed to several factors such as the club's controversial change to red shirts between 2012 and 2015some supporters being perceived as fairweather fans, and a lack of atmosphere. To comply with terms of reference applicable to all staff as detailed in the Cardiff City FC Employee Handbook. [35], The club experienced increasing financial difficulties over the next few years and plans for a new stadium failed to gain approval from Cardiff Council because of concerns over financial security in 2006. Under-18s coach - Matthew Bloxham. He has since admitted that he made a mistake when he changed the Bluebirds' home kit from blue to red, which has gone a long way to endearing himself to City fans once again. So, on the pitch and the training ground, the operation is obviously headed by manager Neil Warnock . Stewart also led the side to victories in the 1927 FA Cup Final and 1927 FA Charity Shield before stepping down in 1933. Had been out of work since leaving Qatari side Al-Duhail in August 2021 before joining the Bluebirds in February 2023. Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan at Cardiff vs Crystal Palace, (Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency), Cardiff Assistant manager Kevin Blackwell, Cardiff City legend Andy Legg heads up the Under-23s. Took over from Mark Hudson as interim manager in January 2023. . This chronological list comprises all those who have held the position of manager of the first team of Cardiff City. In March 2015, it was announced that the Ninian Stand extension was to be shut for the 201516 season due to poor ticket sales, dropping the capacity to 27,978. [129], Cardiff's largest victory was a 160 victory over Knighton Town in the fifth round of the Welsh Cup in 1962. Jones led the team back to the First Division in 1960 where they spent two years before being relegated. Goalkeeping coach Graham Stack has left the club with immediate effect. Director of rugby Dai Young . [9] During their first season in the division, Cardiff recorded their biggest-ever win when they beat Thames by a scoreline of 92. The club's proceeds from its cup victories were used on ground improvements which left Stewart with little funds to reinvest in the playing squad and,[5] two years after the cup triumph, the side were relegated from the First Division. Cork won promotion to the Second Division in 2001 and made several high-profile signings that were financed by Hammam ahead of the following campaign, breaking the club's transfer record twice in three months. DY. Information correct as of 27 January 2023. who have ever worked for the selected club, along. Founded in 1899, Cardiff City initially began playing in local amateur leagues, the Cardiff & District League and later the South Wales Amateur League. [20] Mackay's assistant David Kerslake remained in charge as a caretaker manager until the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjr. Cardiff City first-team coach James Rowberry is set to be appointed as Mike Flynn's successor at Newport County. [99] The first competitive match played at the ground was on 8August 2009, the opening day of the 200910 season, as Cardiff won 40 over Scunthorpe United. [102], A few years after the stadium was built, plans to upgrade and expand the stadium were initiated. 2003 Football League Second Division play-off Final, "Looking Back to 1924: Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town Were Britain's Best", "When Real Madrid-beating Cardiff City Went 45 matches and More Than Two Years Without An Away Win! The matches were played at grounds in Cardiff and nearby towns so as to gauge the level of public interest in the team. [105], When Riverside A.F.C. [85], In the 1980s, a hooligan group known as the Soul Crew emerged from within the club's fanbase. Cardiff is the only team from outside England to have won the FA Cup, doing so in 1927. Kenny Hibbitt has had the most spells at the club, taking the job on three occasions. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [25] Their first ever match in European competition was in the tournament during the 196465 season against Danish side Esbjerg fB. Had a 20-year playing career before becoming assistant manager at Shrewsbury Town. [15], Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam assumed control of the club in 2000 and replaced Ayre with Bobby Gould, who had managed Hammam's previous club Wimbledon. The striker, 27, has scored seven goals in 13 appearances since joining . Had a stellar career in rugby union - as Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach and Head of Athletic Performance with Munster and in the same positions with Bath from 2019. "He is not in the staff anymore," Lamouchi said on Tuesday when asked why Stack wasn't in the Cardiff dugout. The club experienced a downturn in fortunes in the late 1970s and 1980s, culminating in relegation to the Fourth Division under Alan Durban. [40] During the 200708 season, Cardiff reached the semi-final of the FA Cup for the first time in 81 years after beating Middlesbrough 20 on 9March 2008. The TGG Live Conference, at the iconic Beetham Tower in central Manchester, spans two days and will be a window into the world of high performance in professional football, featuring dozens of expert speakers from leading clubs and federations. Neil Warnock is entering what he says is his final season as a football manager and his goal remains unchanged he wants to get the Bluebirds back in the big time. Ten years later, Cardiff were elected into The Football League. [19], Cardiff appointed Malky Mackay in July 2011 who won promotion back to the top tier of English football for the first time in 52 years in 2013. To see the staff profiles for other clubs, Why Liverpool's pre-season plans hint at rejuvenation. [8] The original intention was to name the ground Sloper Park,[90] but Ninian Park was chosen instead after Lord Ninian Crichton-Stuart, who was a driving force behind the ground's construction. Something went wrong, please try again later. [44] In 2011, the club appointed Malky Mackay as manager. [92] The club's record attendance in the ground is 57,893 which was achieved during a league match against Arsenal on 22April 1953. Won 46 caps for Ivory Coast, which is when he played under Lamouchi. McCandless left the club after just three months of the following season to take charge of Cardiff's South Wales rivals Swansea Town. [123] Phil Dwyer has made the most appearances in the Football League era, having played in 575 matches. [57], Warnock resigned as manager in November 2019 following a poor start to the season and was replaced by Neil Harris. [37] After lengthy talks with senior players and fans, he decided the best policy was not to change the name of the club. ", "Cardiff City managers ranked: Where Does Neil Warnock Stand When It Comes to Win Ratio and Fans' Popularity? An increase in the club's fortunes saw a steady improvement in crowd numbers. Cardiff City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. [9] The following season, Cardiff won the 201213 Championship title and with it gained promotion to the top tier of English football for the first time after 52 years. Sabri Lamouchi hugs his coaching staff - he knows that all but secures their survival. [28] After a 11 draw in the first leg, over 43,000 fans turned out at Ninian Park to watch Hamburg win 32. [104], In February 2023, the stadium was awarded the Level Playing Field's Centre of Excellence Award in recognition of its accessible facilities and services. Wales 6 a side are delighted to announce that Ben Parry has joined the set up as a strength and conditioning coach. [124], Jack Evans became the first Cardiff City player to win an international cap on 13 April 1912 when he represented Wales in a 32 defeat of Ireland. Then part of Valerien Ismael's staff at Besiktas and became Cardiff first-team coach in November 2022. [3] The request was turned down as they were deemed not to be playing at a high enough level. [18], The side also won the Welsh Cup in 1927, defeating Rhyl 20. The Bluebirds boss is hoping to earn his ninth career promotion this term and has a host of trusted lieutenants hoping to make that happen. [9][13][14] Cardiff drew their final match 00 as club record goalscorer Len Davies missed a penalty. Cardiff City vs Huddersfield Town. Under-23s coaches - Andy Legg and Jarred Harvey. Bank holiday collection dates across Wales 2023, Next month, we will have an Early May Bank Holiday which falls on May 1, bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles on May 8, and Spring Bank Holiday on May 29. Sol Bamba, Dean Whitehead and Tom Ramasut remain part of the coaching staff, while academy goalkeeping coach James Wood, son of former Cardiff keeper George, was at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday. It is also understood that goalkeeper Brian Murphy , who recently signed a four-month deal with the club, is helping out with the keepers in the academy. Joined in January 2015, having been Head of Sport Science at Leyton Orient for three and a half years. [13] When the team returned to Cardiff the next day, a crowd of around 150,000 people lined the streets to welcome them. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. [5] When King EdwardVII granted Cardiff city status in 1905, the club put in a request to the South Wales and Monmouthshire Football Association to change their name to Cardiff City. To follow all the action, see our list of subscription packages below.
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