The one where Cardiff City's Brian Barry-Murphy is on the pod! Rob and Blakey's Commentary Box Ep18

Brian Barry-Murphy has a famous father and a famous wife. He was a relative unknown when he was unveiled as Cardiff City's new coach in June 2025. But, he's certainly made his mark among the Bluebirds. A former Manchester City academy coach, the Irishman was assistant manager to Ruud Van Nistelrooy at Leicester City when he decided to make the move to Cardiff, his second job as a number one - his first was at Rochdale in 2019-2021. He explains to Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake what his footballing philosophy is and why principles of play matter to him. He also talks players, pathways and the privilege of his position. The boys also talk new head coaches in the form of Vitor Matos, Swansea City's recent recruit and Christian Fuchs, now of Newport County, as well as the mighty Martyrs and the usual round-up. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:28 Swansea seem 'soft' 00:06:33 Joe Allen and Leon Britton's inclusion 00:12:00 Vitor Matos' training 00:15:54 Christian Fuchs 00:21:20 Newport fans will say it like it is 00:26:03 Rob eats humble pie 00:28:37 Mighty Martyrs are on fire 00:35:33 Importance of sides in Wales, strengthening and growing 00:40:12 Brian Barry-Murphy 00:43:26 BBM on his upbringing and the impact of sport 00:46:00 Having time for all the players 00:50:30 The BBM footballing philosophy 00:56:50 Promotion pressure 00:58:20 Yousef Salech 01:03:35 Rubin Colwill 01:09:19 Blakey piles on the credit 01:12:41 Nathan Trott 01:15:50 Famous family members 01:18:53 Final whistle