Cardiff City in strong position as Bluebirds make seamless adjustment to League One

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Brian Barry-Murphy said the moment Rubin Colwill tapped home Cardiff City’s third goal in their comfortable win over Rotherham United was when he felt the summer’s work had truly paid off.  The Bluebirds eased to a 3-0 victory thanks to goals from Yousef Salech, Cian Ashford and Colwill. The final strike arrived through pressing high, forcing a mistake that allowed Salech to tee up Colwill for a simple finish. For Barry-Murphy, it was evidence of the progress being made under his stewardship, with City now sitting second in the League One table after two wins and a draw.

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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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