00:00Brian Barry Murphy said the moment Reuben Colwell tapped home Cardiff City's third goal
00:07in their comfortable win over Rotherham United was when he felt the summer's work had truly paid off.
00:15The Bluebirds eased to a 3-0 victory thanks to goals from Yusuf Salek, Kian Ashford and Colwell.
00:21The final strike arrived through pressing high, forcing a mistake that allowed Salek to tee up Colwell for a simple finish.
00:30For Barry Murphy it was evident of the progress being made under his stewardship
00:34with City now sitting second in the Ligue 1 table after two wins and a draw.
00:41We've seen him score spectacular goals but to get one so close to goal was really important
00:46because it was a team effort, said the head coach.
00:50We pressed high, forced them into a mistake and Reuben was there to finish.
00:54That was probably the moment you saw me most animated.
00:58He also praised the defensive unit after questions from some supporters.
01:04Dylan Lawler and Will Fish started in central defence with Callum Chambers dropping to the bench.
01:10Mofiko endured a difficult introduction booked early before being substituted to avoid the risk of a red card.
01:17Yet Barry Murphy was glowing in his assessment.
01:20He's an elite number six and not a left back.
01:23He's exceptional and once supporters see him in midfield, they'll understand his quality.
01:29The fans showed their appreciation regardless, rising to applaud the teenager as he left the pitch.
01:35Barry Murphy added he showed courage in everything he does.
01:39These senior players will support him and help him fulfil his potential.
01:43The manager was equally buoyed by the backing from the stands throughout,
01:49including the tongue-in-cheek chants of straight back up after the full-time whistle.
01:56His supporters are allowed to dream.
01:57Barry Murphy smiled.
01:59The energy they've given us has been incredible and the players really feed off it.
02:04Cardiff's convincing performance capped by Colwell's finish suggested early optimism around the club is well placed.
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