[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. [2] Watts-Jones remained in charge for another three years until Bill Jennings replaced him. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. UEFA A Licensed Coach Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom 374 followers 373 connections. Also took Stade Rennais to the Europa League in 2017/18 and Nottingham Forest to seventh in the Championship in 2019/20. [26] They went on to reach the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Real Zaragoza. Was Head of Coaching and U23s assistant to Steve Morison, before stepping up to the first team with him in October 2021. Cardiff runs a youth academy catering to groups from ages seven to eighteen years. Exhibit the outstanding matchday behaviours emphasising the behaviours expected of a Cardiff City Academy Coach. [100] When it opened, the Cardiff Blues rugby union club left their Cardiff Arms Park home to share the new stadium with Cardiff City. The Exiles announced Flynn's shock departure at the beginning of the month. In March 1984, he left the club after being offered the managerial role at Sunderland. All Rights Reserved. This remains the furthest any Welsh side has advanced in European competition. Came to the club as an intern in July 2012. Mackay was appointed manager of Wigan Athletic in November 2014, and was dismissed the following April. As of January 2023, there has been a total of 40 managers and 8 caretaker managers. The key individuals at Cardiff City - Vincent Tan, Steve Borley, Neil Warnock and Glyn Chamberlain. It hosted its first international match in March 1911 with a Welsh match against Scotland. Cardiff City recruit Watford and Bath Rugby coaches as Steve Morison Scott Davies Cardiff City Women Assistant Manager. ", "Cardiff City managers ranked: Where Does Neil Warnock Stand When It Comes to Win Ratio and Fans' Popularity? [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. After a disappointing start on their return to the Second Division, Jones left the club. Whitehead, 40, has most recently worked as the assistant manager at Besiktas in the . Cardiff City - Staff | Transfermarkt [56] However, they were relegated back to the Championship after a single season. [82] Swansea, which largely voted in favour of devolution, received funding for a national swimming pool instead. 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MSc Advanced Performance Football Coaching Graduate. Economic issues, such as the UK miners' strike, rivalry between the two cities and an increase in football hooliganism led to numerous violent clashes between fans at the matches. [9] The team lost 10 to Sheffield United following a goal from England international Fred Tunstall. [8] The club eventually secured land to build their own stadium, Ninian Park, which was completed in 1910. The Malaysian businessman acquired the club nine years ago, but has courted much controversy during his tenure. They played their first match in the Football League on 28August 1920, defeating Stockport County 52. Here are all of the key figures running operations at Cardiff City Stadium, Get the latest Welsh Rugby news analysis and interviews. Appointed to his first role in football in June 2022. Promoted to first team assistant analyst in October 2016 before being appointed Lead Recruitment Analyst in January 2020. [81] As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [14], Kenny Hibbitt was hired in July 1995 but moved into a role as director of football after six months with Phil Neal replacing him. by members of a local cricket team. 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. In the 1980s, extra features including words and motifs were added. Manager Chris Wilder launched an astonishing post-match tirade where he claimed his players gifted Cardiff City all three points following the Bluebirds win over Watford on Wednesday. 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 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. 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. [82] Alan Curtis, who played for both sides, commented, "I think Cardiff has always been perceived [] to receive whatever funding is going around. The club appointed several managers in attempts to turn the team's performances around with limited success. Durban was fired after the second relegation was confirmed and replaced by Frank Burrows who won promotion in his second season. The first leg of the tie was held at Ninian Park where 47,000 fans watched one of the most significant victories in Cardiff's history when Brian Clark headed in to give Cardiff a 10 win. [90] Towards the end of its lifespan, the ground was replaced for international fixtures by Cardiff Arms Park as doubts mounted over the safety of the aging ground. Cardiff City Stadium | Cardiff City FC | Football Ground Guide [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. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [24] They returned to the First Division for two seasons between 1960 and 1962 before they were again relegated. Appointed Contract expires Last club; Ken Choo: Chief Executive Officer- Jun 9, 2014 . [13], The following season was the first time Cardiff appeared at Wembley Stadium, having reached their first FA Cup final. The key men behind the transfer dealings are executive chairman Mehmet Dalman and executive director and CEO Ken Choo . Helping to supplement the talent currently on show in the Welsh capital is Tim Henderson, who is the club's chief scout and plays a major role on the recruitment side of things and is assisted by Glyn Chamberlain. [127] Two days after signing, Sala died in a plane crash in the English Channel. [101] The move proved unpopular among fans of the rugby club, which returned to Cardiff Arms Park in 2012. Jack Radusin,Patrick Deboys and Josh Morris are the men behind the analysis. [102], A few years after the stadium was built, plans to upgrade and expand the stadium were initiated. [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. Had previously been at QPR for two years. [9][31], Cardiff were continuously in the lower two divisions of the Football League between 1985 and 1993. The matches were played at grounds in Cardiff and nearby towns so as to gauge the level of public interest in the team. strength and conditioning coach Ryan Campbell. [38] Hammam funded the transfers of several new players to the club, and new manager Lennie Lawrence guided Cardiff to promotion when they won the Second Division play-off in 2003 against Queens Park Rangers. Wales 6 a side are delighted to announce that Ben Parry has joined the set up as a strength and conditioning coach. [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. 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. Stewart led the team to promotion in his second season by winning the Second Division title. They have also reached three other cup finals in English competitions, the 1925 FA Cup Final against Sheffield United, the 2008 FA Cup Final against Portsmouth and the 2012 Football League Cup Final against Liverpool, suffering defeat on each occasion. [6], Spiers had previously been assistant manager under Frank Buckley at Wolverhampton Wanderers, but his move to Cardiff was his first managerial appointment. before 1908, Cardiff's original colours from 1908 until the 1920s, Cardiff's lighter blue strip used between 1926 and 1930, Dark blue shirts returned between 1930 and 1992, All blue kits were used in 19921996 and 20002007, The 200910 strip with yellow being re-added, Cardiff briefly wore red between 2012 and 2015, Cardiff reverted to blue during the 201415 season, For more details on this topic and current academy squads, see, 1920s success and later decline (19201945), Post war and European competition (19452000), South Wales and Monmouthshire Football Association, List of Cardiff City F.C. Article Reactions. Boss says he was shocked by Arteta and Arsenal staff earlier this season [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. Does not have any prior coaching experience. 9. Was diagnosed with non-hodgkin lymphoma while with the side in January 2021, but given the all-clear in May. [44] In 2011, the club appointed Malky Mackay as manager. Another with a long association with Warnock. Under "Position", you can select a specific role from the drop-down menu. [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. [13] May led the club to the Third Division title in the 199293 season and also won the Welsh Cup but was sacked in November 1994 as the club struggled against relegation. [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. [9][24] Cardiff returned to the top tier of English football for the first time in 23 years and stayed there for five seasons. Appointed by Bluebirds in June 2017. Cardiff City - Staff | Transfermarkt Abingdon-born Whitehead joined Turkish giants Besiktas as a coach in July. Joined the club in 2013 as a Development Centre coach before moving into analysis. Warnock blasts 'total disgrace' Nuno after foul-mouthed attack on An increase in the club's fortunes saw a steady improvement in crowd numbers. [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. [7] Billy McCandless was hastily appointed and reaped the benefits of a Cardiff side much improved from the pre-war side as the team won the Third Division South title by seven points and scored 93 goals. The former club captain is in "interim" charge after Steve Morison was sacked by owner Vincent Tan on 18 September.. [72][74], Welsh national identity also contributes to the supporter culture of the club. The team has spent 17 seasons in the top tier of English football, the longest period being between 1921 and 1929. 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! After two seasons in the top tier, Spiers left the club to take over at Crystal Palace. [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. Dane Facey is now Head of Academy Coaching following his time as Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, while Ben Clarke becomes Head of Academy Recruitment, James Wood Assistant Academy Goalkeeping Coach, and Brais Fernandez Academy Physiotherapist. [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 lasted just seven months in the job. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Took over from Mark Hudson as interim manager in January 2023. . 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. FORMER Oxford United midfielder Dean Whitehead is set to join the coaching staff at Cardiff City. 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. Spiers had agreed to take a cut in wages during Wartime, but the Cardiff board refused to restore his original wages after the end of the war. Played under him at Oldham, Bury and Sheffield United. 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. [9], In August 2000, Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam purchased control of the club and replaced Steve Borley as chairman. Had been out of work since leaving Qatari side Al-Duhail in August 2021 before joining the Bluebirds in February 2023. Then there is the physio team. [6], The board were able to persuade Spiers to rejoin the club, and he led a side built around players brought through by his youth system to the First Division in 1952. Results continued to be disappointing, and in March 1934, Ben Watts-Jones was given the opportunity to manage the club he had supported as a youngster. [7][11], In 1920, the club submitted a successful application to join the Football League and were placed into the Second Division for the 192021 season. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. A major change was made in 2012, when owner Vincent Tan attempted to rebrand the club to expand its appeal outside Wales. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Alex Fenton. [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. . [63] The club's under23 manager Steve Morison was appointed as caretaker manager before signing an 18 month contract after guiding the Bluebirds to safety. The expansion plans were completed in August 2014, and the seating capacity was raised to 33,316. 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Sabri Lamouchi was brought in as Bluebirds manager on Friday and it was thought he would keep the remaining coaching set-up which was in place. [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. [28] Neil Harris was appointed as his replacement five days later. The 51-year-old former France international - who was in charge of Nottingham Forest between June 2019 and October 2020 -. 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). Karl Robinson has hit out at Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff, claiming that he was shocked by their conduct while facing Arsenal in the FA Cup earlier this season. Coaching Staff Name/Position Age Nat. Cardiff is the only team from outside England to have won the FA Cup, doing so in 1927. [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. They have won the Welsh Cup on 22 occasions, making them the second-most successful team in the competition's history behind Wrexham. Watch on-demand video content for free with the Clubs online TV station Cardiff City TV. [4] Stewart's Cardiff side became the first Welsh team to reach the final of the FA Cup the following season, losing the 1925 final 10 to Sheffield United. BEN THE BLUEBIRD TO HELP WALES FLY | News | Leisure Leagues [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. 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The club crest was redesigned; the new design incorporated the Cardiff City bluebird in front of the Flag of Saint David and featured the club's nickname superimposed at the top of the crest. Guardiola hails 'incredible achievement' after U18 & U21 hat-trick, Newcastle hire Norwich Senior Analyst as recruitment revamp continues, Southampton's Crocker appointed Sporting Director of US Soccer, Patience, planning & productivity: 'Secrets' behind Brighton's success. Iain Darbyshire 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. Following a meeting at the home of lithographic artist Bartley Wilson in Cardiff,[2] the club was founded in 1899 as Riverside A.F.C. 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 . He became an academy coach in September 2000 before being elevated to assistant academy manager in 2013. Mark Hudson is the most recent manager, having been dismissed on 14 January 2023. However, he resigned his position in February 2002 after coming under pressure due to indifferent form. Won 46 caps for Ivory Coast, which is when he played under Lamouchi. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The land was a former rubbish tip and required extensive work to get a playable surface, but with the assistance of Cardiff Corporation and volunteers, the work was completed. . 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. . . Cardiff City Football Club ( Welsh: Clwb Pl-droed Dinas Caerdydd) is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. Cardiff City . Had a 20-year playing career before becoming assistant manager at Shrewsbury Town. [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. Dean Whitehead set to join Cardiff City coaching staff Burrows moved on in 1989 to take up an assistant manager role at Portsmouth. 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Clubcast In January 2019, former Wales, Liverpool, Cardiff and Manchester City star Craig Bellamy stepped down as Cardiff Under-18s coach after the club's decision to investigate a bullying claim against . [10] They went on to finish in fourth place in their first year in the league. To see the staff profiles for other clubs, click here. Scott Davies - Women's Assistant Manager - Cardiff City - LinkedIn Jones led the team back to the First Division in 1960 where they spent two years before being relegated. [42][43] Tan later became the Cardiff's majority shareholder after buying out several other directors and acquired around 82% of the club's shares. The crest was also changed to one in which the Welsh Dragon was more prominent than the traditional bluebird. . [35][36] Shortly after taking over, he controversially pledged to get the entire Welsh nation to support Cardiff by renaming the club "The Cardiff Celts" and changing the club colours to green, red and white. Jones left the club after losing in the Championship play-offs for the second consecutive season. Despite this positive start, the club's board decided to look for a more experienced man to lead the team, hiring Stockport County manager Fred Stewart. Wales Coaching Staff - Cardiff City Forum Wales Coaching Staff Football Off-Topic Comps & Quizzes Fun Bets Cyncoedslumdog Ballon d'Or Winner 5 YEARS WHITTINGHAM I NG BEER CLUB Joined 19 Dec 2017 Messages 1,470 Reaction score 2,672 Reactions 2,656 Country Credits 10,060 20 Aug 2021 #1 Retained when Morison was sacked in September 2022. 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