Chelsea star once valued at £19m admits losing identity after 'downward spiral' at Stamford Bridge Chelsea have seen so many players come and go since Todd Boehly's takeover FourFourTwo · Feb 24
‘I improved a lot working with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and other brilliant Manchester City youngsters. A coach has to up their game in that environment’ Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy’s Man City learning curve The Bluebirds boss worked his way through the coaching ranks at Manchester City FourFourTwo · Jan 11
Neto and Garnacho edge Chelsea past Cardiff to reach Carabao Cup last four Two goals from Alejandro Garnacho and a Pedro Neto effort secured Chelsea’s 3-1 victory at Cardiff as they reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025
Cardiff vs. Chelsea—Carabao Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Chelsea face the only non-Premier League side remaining in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025
Cardiff’s Brian Barry-Murphy: ‘If we rocked up with tiki-taka, the locals wouldn’t be having it’ Cardiff’s Brian Barry-Murphy talks to Ben Fisher about facing his role model Enzo Maresca in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Chelsea The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
‘It was Cole’s idea to play twice in a day. He cleared it with Pep and wanted to play. He was brilliant and made no mention of sharing a pitch with Rodri and Phil Foden’ Why Cole Palmer played twice in one day The Chelsea man could not get enough when he was coming through the ranks at Manchester City FourFourTwo · Dec 14, 2025
Conor Hourihane: ‘I’m a big believer that there’s no wrong way to play’ BIG INTERVIEW: The Barnsley boss tells Miguel Delaney about the changing nature of managing and the emotional toll of watching the Republic of Ireland push for World Cup 2026 qualification The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
'He'd be FaceTiming family or friends telling them before games he was going to score a hat-trick. And he’d do it!' Former Manchester City coach Brian Barry-Murphy is harnessing years of honing talent to rebuild Cardiff City Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy worked with several of the Premier League's leading lights during their formative years FourFourTwo · Dec 9, 2025
‘We had so many brilliant players in the academy, but Cole had moments of skill that could blow you away. I was constantly in touch with Pep about his performances’ Manchester City’s youth boss on Cole Palmer’s ability Future England international Cole Palmer caught the eye at an early age FourFourTwo · Oct 19, 2025
League One 2025-26 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers Stockport have shown plenty of ambition in the transfer market while Darren Moore’s Port Vale look to stave off drop The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
Cardiff City appoint Brian Barry-Murphy as new head coach on three-year deal The League One side have named Brian Barry-Murphy as their head coach after he left his role as an assistant at Leicester City The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
Plymouth appoint Tom Cleverley as new head coach on three-year deal Tom Cleverley has been confirmed as Plymouth’s new head coach after his sacking by Watford last month The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
Micah Hamilton – the latest ‘street’ star to shine light for Man City academy Hamilton marked his senior debut with a dream goal against Red Star Belgrade. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
‘There is a bigger picture’: why teams still want a cut of the EFL Trophy Attitudes are changing towards the competition, with clubs at both ends of the spectrum starting to feel the benefit The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2023 Manchester United demolition highlights Man City U21s off-pitch progress Manchester City beat Man United 6-0 in the Premier League 2, marking their second six-goal haul against their rivals this season.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023 Man City knocked out of UEFA Youth League after Hajduk Split defeat Brian Barry-Murphy's EDS side could not get past their Croatian hosts in the first knockout stage
Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023 'Everything is against us' - why Man City coaches are relishing their difficult path to Youth League glory Manchester City resume their UEFA Youth League campaign away at Hajduk Split today.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 8, 2022 Erling Haaland trains alone as Man City chairman watches session in Abu Dhabi Manchester City have trained in Abu Dhabi as preparations begin to re-start the season following the World Cup break.
Chronicle Live · Nov 30, 2022 Ex-Newcastle United midfielder among favourites for vacant Queens Park Rangers job Lee Bowyer has been without a managerial job since July after he was sacked by Birmingham City.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022 Chelsea 'obsessed' with beating Man City to Jude Bellingham and other transfer rumours The England midfielder has been one of the standout players at the World Cup so far
Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022 Former Motherwell boss 'odds-on favourite' for job in England Bookies have Graham Alexander as favourite to land a top job down south
Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022 Man City can use Manchester United blueprint in next academy challenge Manchester City demolished rivals Man United in the U21 derby on Saturday and next up is a test in the Papa John's Trophy.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 5, 2022 Man City U21 boss lauds Carlos Borges and sets challenge after four goals vs Manchester United Manchester City Under-21s destroyed rivals Man United 6-1 on Saturday with Carlos Borges grabbing four of the goals.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022 Man City youngster Ben Knight shows frustration after latest injury setback Manchester City academy forward Ben Knight got a rare game for the under-21s in the EFL Trophy but was stretchered off at Derby.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022 Brian Barry-Murphy hails Carlos Borges as Man City U21s beat Derby in Papa John's Trophy It was an impressive display from Manchester City as they kept their Papa John's Trophy dreams alive.