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 appointee and Christian Fuchs, now of Newport County.

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