Mark Hudson: Former captain's pride at taking Cardiff City manager's [19][13][20] The club entered a period of decline after their cup success. Their biggest league victory was a 92 victory over Thames on 6February 1932; their biggest FA Cup victory was an 80 victory over Enfield on 28November 1931. Cardiff City. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mark Hudson has spoken of his pride at taking over as Cardiff City manager. [6], Spiers had previously been assistant manager under Frank Buckley at Wolverhampton Wanderers, but his move to Cardiff was his first managerial appointment. [1][2] He quickly overhauled the playing squad, retaining only four of the players he inherited from McDougall, and within two seasons he led the club to the First Division of the Southern League and its first Welsh Cup triumph. [72][73] Despite this increase, the club has often been regarded as attracting fewer spectators than similarly placed teams. [8] Morris claimed his only silverware during the 195556 season by winning the Welsh Cup but was unable to prevent the club's relegation from the First Division the following year. Under "Position", you can select a specific role from the drop-down menu. Mackay was eventually dismissed in December 2013 after continued disagreements with owner Vincent Tan. [10] They went on to finish in fourth place in their first year in the league. Steve Borley is an executive director at Cardiff City. Goalkeeper coach Graham Stack (right) will join Cardiff City after leaving Watford (Image: PA) Cardiff City have bolstered their backroom staff ahead of pre-season with the appointments. [9][24] Cardiff returned to the top tier of English football for the first time in 23 years and stayed there for five seasons. [65], In December 2022, Cardiff City were issued a transfer embargo by Fifa, which was lifted in January 2023. . He lasted just seven months in the job. Then there is the physio team. Chelsea are enduring their worst season this century with too many of their players disillusioned and in desperate need of direction. The committee decided that the move required the appointment of a full-time manager to run the first team and hired Davy McDougall to become the first manager in the club's history. In an attempt to reinvigorate the playing squad, Watts-Jones brought in 17 new players ahead of his first full season and he was able to gradually improve on results. 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. Two years later, he returned to the final with Cardiff where they defeated Arsenal in the 1927 final to become the only non-English team to win the competition. James Rowland is the club's senior physiotherapist alongside first-team physio Adrian Littlejohn , while Luke Walker is employed as the soft tissue specialist, all of whom are vital for the players' rehabilitation. Mark Hudson is the most recent manager, having been dismissed on 14 January 2023. Retained when Morison was sacked in September 2022. Three managers, Len Ashurst, Eddie May, Cyril Spiers, have taken the job on two occasions. Appointed Contract expires Last club; Ken Choo: Chief Executive Officer- Jun 9, 2014 . The former England forward told TGG about his ambitions and his approach to management. ASSISTANT Tom Ramasut Nationality: Welsh Has been with the Bluebirds for more than a decade in a variety of Academy roles. To follow all the action, see our list of subscription packages below. [9], Alan Durban was appointed in September 1984 but his spell in charge proved disastrous for the club as the team suffered successive relegations, dropping into the Fourth Division. The Exiles announced Flynn's shock departure at the beginning of the month. Promoted to first team assistant analyst in October 2016 before being appointed Lead Recruitment Analyst in January 2020. Cardiff City - Staff | Transfermarkt The club turned professional in 1910 and joined the newly formed Second Division of the Southern Football League. About the BADC | cardiff-adc His replacement, Mick McCarthy, was appointed the following day,[62] but was relieved of his duties less than a year later with the side 2 points above relegation. 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. After a disappointing start on their return to the Second Division, Jones left the club. [100] When it opened, the Cardiff Blues rugby union club left their Cardiff Arms Park home to share the new stadium with Cardiff City. (women's football), Cardiff Corinthians (Welsh football league), Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C. With regards to the age-grade sides, Jarred Harvey and Andy Legg are the men tasked with leading the under-23 development squad while Matthew Bloxham has the duties for the under-18 team after Craig Bellamy this summer left to link up with former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany and become Anderlecht Under-21s boss. There is Cardiff-born entrepreneur Datuk Marco Ronaldo Mario Caramella , whose primary task is to bridge the Bluebirds and his country of residence, Malaysia, 61-year-old Malaysian Derek Chee Seng Chin and Ronald Issen , who also presides on the board of City's sister club KV Kortrijk in Belgium. Our Apprenticeship programme is part funded by the European Social fund through the Welsh Government, Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by [37] After lengthy talks with senior players and fans, he decided the best policy was not to change the name of the club. Another with a long association with Warnock. The longest serving and most successful manager is Fred Stewart who was in charge for 22 years, won seven cups and achieved promotion twice. [22] Coach Scott Young and player Danny Gabbidon were appointed as joint caretaker managers, remaining in place for five matches until Russell Slade was appointed. Hudson told WalesOnline: "I think it's all completed, which is pleasing. Having spent five years with the Bluebirds as Club Captain between 2009 and 2014, Mark returned to our coaching staff in November 2021. The 51-year-old former France international - who was in charge of Nottingham Forest between June 2019 and October 2020 -. [93] The scaling down of grounds throughout the 1970s and 1980s due to safety fears, which saw the ground capacity fall to 22,000, meant that the record stood until the ground's closure. We will offer youngsters in the area from Under-6 to Under-12 a unique opportunity to train and play in a coaching centre that is associated with Cardiff City, who will offer their professional support to both our players and coaches. To enhance their standing, the team arranged to join the South Wales League in 1907. Chris Wilder in astonishing rant at Watford players as Gould enjoyed a positive start, remaining unbeaten in his opening nine games, but was replaced by Alan Cork after suffering two consecutive defeats in October 2000. BRIGHTON Technical Director David Weir has told BBC Radio 5 Live the secrets of his side's recent success. Played under him at Oldham, Bury and Sheffield United. To see the staff profiles for other clubs, Why Liverpool's pre-season plans hint at rejuvenation. Academy manager - James McCarthy. [102], A few years after the stadium was built, plans to upgrade and expand the stadium were initiated. [38], In 2012, Cardiff controversially changed their home kit colours from the traditional blue, white and yellow to red and black,[106] the first time the club had not worn blue as its primary colour since 1908. He endured a disappointing season in the following campaign and was fired in February 2000 with the team in the relegation zone. 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. Wales Coaching Staff - Cardiff City Forum The club appointed several managers in attempts to turn the team's performances around with limited success. Cardiff City Football Club ( Welsh: Clwb Pl-droed Dinas Caerdydd) is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. Academy | Four new appointments | Cardiff - Cardiff City F.C. He was given the role on a permanent basis only to suffer relegation to the Third Division in his first season but was able to win promotion a year later. DY. [7], With the new ground in place, Cardiff joined the Southern Football League Second Division[9] and appointed their first manager, Davy McDougall, who became player-manager. We will have all the latest scores, goals and updates plus analysis and reaction throughout the . Kevin Phillips: Love, care and devotion at South Shields, Mladen Sormaz: Data analytics in the multi-club model, Appointed to his first role in football in June 2022. 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! Cardiff City first-team coach James Rowberry is set to be appointed as Mike Flynn's successor at Newport County. [21] He was unable to prevent the club's relegation from the Premier League, and a poor start to the following campaign led to his dismissal in September 2014. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Mick McCarthy: Manager leaves Cardiff City after eight straight defeats To follow all the action, see our list of subscription packages below. Andrews remained in charge until November 1978 before being dismissed. Cardiff City Football Clubis a professional association footballclub based in Cardiff, Wales. As of January 2023, there has been a total of 40 managers and 8 caretaker managers. [27] After a disappointing start to the following season, Warnock resigned from the role on 11 November 2019. In the more formative years of promising talent, Dane Facey (ages 12-16) and Lawrence Hallett (ages 9-11) take charge of the coaching. Their most recent season in the top flight was the 201819 Premier League season. [52], In October 2016, Neil Warnock was appointed first team manager of Cardiff. Cardiff City interim manager Mark Hudson is hoping to add a coach to his staff this week. First-team performance analysts Jack Radusin, Patrick Deboys and Josh Morris, First-team physiotherapist Adrian Littlejohn, Heads of fitness and conditioning Carl Serrant and Lee Southernwood, Strength and conditioning coach Mike Beere, Football management PA Victoria McCracken, Kit manager Paul Carter (assisted by David Bush). Caretaker managers are included, where known, as well as those who have been in permanent charge. To see the staff profiles for other clubs, click here. 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[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. [9], Lew Clayton was appointed caretaker manager for a single match before Frank O'Farrell joined the club. [112] This change gave large prominence to the Welsh Dragon, reducing the bluebird to a minor feature. Appointed by Bluebirds in June 2017. The key men behind the transfer dealings are executive chairman Mehmet Dalman and executive director and CEO Ken Choo . The former club captain is in "interim" charge after Steve Morison was sacked by owner Vincent Tan on 18 September.. [84] When the ban was dropped, "bubble trips" were introduced for away fans who could only attend matches via police-escorted convoys to and from the stadium. Iain Darbyshire Pen pics of Cardiff City's coaching, science, medicine and analytics staff. [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. [127] Two days after signing, Sala died in a plane crash in the English Channel. 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. The crest was also changed to one in which the Welsh Dragon was more prominent than the traditional bluebird. [24][25] Trollope was sacked after winning only two of his eleven matches in charge. Clubcast Joined as club doctor in 1991. In total, they have only ever played 20 Football League games against each other. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Interim Cardiff manager Mark Hudson is now targeting a return to the UK for Whitehead. [12] Eddie May replaced Burrows and spent three seasons in charge, becoming one of the most popular managers in the club's history. However, they reached their second FA Cup final in the space of two years. Why do Cardiff City fans do it? Training Ground Guru [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. [13] The 192627 season, when they finished in 14th position, was Cardiff's worst performance in the top tier of English Football since winning promotion six seasons before. Stewart led the team to promotion in his second season by winning the Second Division title. It competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. [17] Lawrence achieved a mid-table finish in his first season in the second tier but, after struggling against relegation in his second, he was replaced at the end of the 200405 season. [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. He received the ball from Ernie Curtis and hurried a tame shot toward the goal;[16] Dan Lewis, the Arsenal goalkeeper, allowed the shot to slip through his grasp and knocked the ball into the net with his elbow. This changed in 1959 when they played in shirts with a simple crest featuring an image of a bluebird. Don't miss a moment of City's matches throughout the 2022/23 season. Stack was appointed last summer by Steve Morison, having previously worked with Watford's academy. [26] However, the club finished 18th the following season and returned to the Championship. However, Lamouchi confirmed after Tuesday night's game with Luton Town that Stack has left the club and the search for his successor is under way. . Cardiff City set to add coach to management staff, says Mark Hudson 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. Nov 14, 2022 - Sol Bamba: Technical Coach: 38: Jan 27, 2023 - -Jack Radusin: Chief Analyst: 28: Oct 5, 2016 - Matthew Jenkins: Video Analyst-Nov 15, 2020 - Josh Morris: Match Analyst: 28: May 15, 2018 . Founded in 1899 as Riverside A.F.C., the club changed its name to Cardiff City in 1908 and entered the Southern Football League in 1910 before joining the English Football League in 1920. [12] The side finished the season in second place to win promotion to the First Division. 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. The club was founded in 1899 as Riverside A.F.C. [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. Cardiff City Football Club is delighted to announce four new appointments within the Club's Academy. [23] McCandless left the club soon after and was replaced by Cyril Spiers who led the side to promotion in the 195152 season. Although Scoular never won promotion during his nine years in charge, his spell at the club coincided with its first entries into European competition in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup by winning the Welsh Cup, a feat he achieved seven times during his tenure. Stewart also led the side to victories in the 1927 FA Cup Final and 1927 FA Charity Shield before stepping down in 1933. However, the outbreak of World War II led to The Football League being suspended for the duration of hostilities. The team played in Welsh amateur leagues until turning professional in 1910 and joining the Southern Football League. A gradual improvement in the 1990s included both Frank Burrows and Eddie May achieving promotions during their tenures. Welsh Cup statistics are sourced from Richard Shepherd and Terry Grandin's club history records. assistant coach Richie Rees. [86] The group became notorious for their violent clashes with rival supporters and brawls between sets of supporters at football matches and other events. Like. Sabri Lamouchi: 'Relegation not in my vocabulary', says Cardiff City 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. In addition to these duties, the job holder is required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required. The following year they were granted permission to change the name of the club to Cardiff City. Whether it's Premier League, Champions League, a European Championship or the World Cup we will keep you up to date with everything you need to know. Jones led the team back to the First Division in 1960 where they spent two years before being relegated. Arrived as an intern in January 2016. Dean Whitehead set to be named Cardiff City first-team coach Senior Management | academy staff. They made their first signing the following year with the acquisition of Jack Evans from fellow Welsh side Cwmparc. [35], In May 2010, Datuk Chan Tien Ghee took over as club chairman following a takeover bid by a Malaysian consortium; Vincent Tan also invested and joined the board. [16] Lennie Lawrence, who had been working as the club's director of football, took control of the first team following Cork's departure and led the side to two consecutive top six finishes. [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. Like. Whitehead, 40, has most recently worked as the assistant manager at Besiktas in the . All Rights Reserved. [92] The club's record attendance in the ground is 57,893 which was achieved during a league match against Arsenal on 22April 1953. Cardiff City - Current and former staff | Transfermarkt [69][70] During the 1980s, as the club struggled in the lower divisions of English football, crowds dropped to an average of 3,000 per match. Had a 20-year playing career before becoming assistant manager at Shrewsbury Town. [51] Solskjr himself was sacked on 18 September 2014 after a disappointing start to the following Championship season, and replaced by Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade. With the club since August 2012, working his way up from Academy S&C. Scott Davies Cardiff City Women Assistant Manager. [39] Substitute Andy Campbell came off the bench to score the only goal in extra time and ensure Cardiff's return to Division One after an 18-year absence. [125][126] The highest transfer fee the club has paid for a player is 15 million for Emiliano Sala from Nantes in January 2019. 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. Head of Academy Coaching Dane Facey will continue to oversee the Academy until Chesterfield takes charge, after David Hughes departed for his new role at Manchester United earlier this month. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lamouchi, meantime, says Cardiff will attempt to sign Sory Kaba on a permanent basis this summer if they avoid relegation. This remains the furthest any Welsh side has advanced in European competition. List of Cardiff City F.C. managers - Wikipedia UEFA A Licensed Coach Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom 374 followers 373 connections. In a recent interview with WalesOnline , Dalman said City spent nigh on 20m in this most recent transfer window and believes the money currently being thrown about in the Championship is "silly", but is insistent the Bluebirds can keep pace with most teams in the division. [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. MLADEN SORMAZ, Director of Football Analytics at 777 Partners, explains how analytics works within the multi-club model. The team won 10 on aggregate over two legs, the only goal being scored by Peter King. They played their first match in the Football League on 28August 1920, defeating Stockport County 52. Assistant Manager: 41: Nov 14, 2022 - Sol Bamba: Technical Coach: 38: Jan 27, 2023 - -Management Name/Position Age Nat. [81][82], Further political divide between the two cities was caused by the Welsh devolution referendum in 1997 when Cardiff was chosen as the site for the newly created Senedd, despite the majority of the city voting against devolution. [3], Stewart established the club in the First Division with two top ten finishes before achieving second-place in the 192324 season, missing out on winning the title on goal average in the narrowest margin of victory in English professional football history. [28] Neil Harris was appointed as his replacement five days later. by members of a local cricket team. His first managerial job was with the Ivory Coast in 2012 and he led them to the 2014 World Cup. It competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. The team was initially selected by a committee made up of the club's board members. Cardiff's first permanent ground was Ninian Park, which opened in 1910; it remained in use for 99 years until the club moved into the Cardiff City Stadium in 2009. [4] The rivalry had been relatively friendly until the 1970s and 1980s. In March 1984, he left the club after being offered the managerial role at Sunderland. Cardiff is the only team from outside England to have won the FA Cup, doing so in 1927. replaced by Cyril Spiers. Appointed Contract expires Last club; Sabri Lamouchi: . [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. With the exception of a short period this century, the team has played in home colours of blue and white since 1908, from which their nickname "The Bluebirds" derives. [27][29] During the 197071 season, Cardiff reached the quarter-finals of the Cup Winners Cup where they faced Spanish side Real Madrid. In March 2015, Cardiff announced a new crest which would once again feature the Bluebird predominantly with a Chinese dragon replacing the standard Welsh dragon.[113]. Cardiff City are set to appoint Dean Whitehead as first-team coach to work with interim manager Mark Hudson. [27] Two years later the team reached the semi-final of the Cup Winners Cup after victories over Shamrock Rovers, NAC Breda, and Torpedo Moscow set up a tie with German side Hamburg,[9] whose squad contained several German internationals. Head of coaching - Tom Ramasut . Despite the rocky road which has led us to where we are today, he has overseen two promotions to the Premier League and has been at the helm for one of the most, if not the most, successful periods of Cardiff City's history. Each manager's entry includes the dates of tenure and the club's overall competitive record (in terms of matches won, drawn and lost), honours won and significant achievements while under his care. Cardiff City suspend two academy staff over alleged bullying Began his playing career at Paris Saint-Germain and played for several British clubs, in eluding Leicester and Leeds prior to his move to Cardiff in 2016. Just a year later he took the top job. Cardiff has long-standing rivalries with nearby clubs Swansea City, with whom they contest the South Wales derby, and Bristol City, with whom they contest the Severnside derby. An away fans guide to Cardiff City stadium, the home of Cardiff City FC. He is the third member of the coaching staff to leave this month, with former manager Mark Hudson and ex-head of physical performance Patrick Wilson also having departed the club since the turn of the year. [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. Cardiff City Stadium | Cardiff City FC | Football Ground Guide [3] Following the club's name change to Cardiff City in 1908, they adopted a blue shirt and white or blue shorts and socks, although for the first nine years black socks were used. [82] Swansea, which largely voted in favour of devolution, received funding for a national swimming pool instead. [55] They proceeded to clinch promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the table. Sabri Lamouchi shakes up Cardiff City backroom staff as coach leaves [2] The club were struggling financially at the time and a fire that destroyed the main stand at Ninian Park meant that Jennings had little money to bring players in and, in April 1939, he was IN October, we are holding our biggest and best-ever event, with our biggest and best-ever line-up of speakers.
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