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Brian Barry-Murphy hasn’t wasted time stamping his authority on Cardiff City. In just weeks since taking charge, the new head coach has made big calls — though the most defining ones are still ahead.
The coming weeks in the transfer market will reveal whether Cardiff can sustain a title challenge — but any newcomer will have to fight hard to displace these hungry young players.

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00:00Brian Barry Murphy hasn't wasted time
00:04Stamming his authority at Cardiff City
00:06In just weeks since taking charge
00:08The new head coach has made big calls
00:10Though the most defining ones are still ahead
00:14Early on he informed long-serving midfielder Joe Rawls
00:18And fellow senior pro Andy Runamata
00:20That they were no longer in his plans
00:23It was a ruthless decision
00:24Particularly for Rawls, a 15-year club servant
00:27Both are now free to find new clubs
00:29On the eve of the campaign
00:32Barry Murphy backed by a squad vote
00:34Named Reuben Colwell as vice-captain
00:37Behind Callum Chambers
00:38That call paid off on day one
00:41As Colwell wearing the armband in Chambers' absence
00:44Inspired a 2-1 comeback win over Peterborough United
00:48Three players made their full league debuts
00:52Goalkeeper Matt Turner, teenager Dylan Lawler
00:54And Joel Colwell
00:56The latter started ahead of David Turnbull
00:58Who was left out entirely for breaching the club's code of conduct
01:02Another no-nonsense move
01:04The side's average age was just 22
01:08A bold approach in the physically demanding League One campaign
01:12Cardiff were vibrant and fearless
01:14But youthful squads can bring in consistency across a 46-game season
01:18At presence
01:21The Bluebirds have yet to sign anyone this summer
01:23Chairman Mehet Dauman says a goalkeeper believed to be Nathan Trott will arrive soon
01:29With another deal very close and further loans planned
01:33Strengthening defence appears almost urgent
01:37With Ronan Copacchio impressive on the opening day
01:40But Lawler tested
01:41Left back competition for Joel Bagan
01:44Added an extra centre-half and winger are also on the wish list
01:48Securing Lawler on a new deal is also a priority
01:51Still early signs of the Barry Murphy era are encouraging
01:56His boldness, faith in youth and decisive leadership have gone down well with supporters
02:01The coming weeks in the transfer market will reveal whether Cardiff can sustain a title challenge
02:07But any newcomers will have to fight hard to displace these hungry young players
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