Brian Barry-Murphy to take over Cardiff, Keith Andrews set for Brentford

Barry-Murphy's record for blooding young players, as manager of Rochdale, assistant at Leicester City, and in charge of Manchester City’s development squad, attracted the Bluebirds’ hierarchy.

Brian Barry-Murphy often assisted Pep Guardiola in training to help with the integration of young players to the first team.

Brian Barry-Murphy’s appointment as manager of Cardiff City is imminent, with fellow Irishman Keith Andrews also closing in on the Brentford vacancy.

Eight managers have come and gone at Cardiff over the past four turbulent years but relegation to existing in League One for the first time in 22 years has prompted a rethink on direction.