Tag: Brian

24 August 2026 Off

Cardiff City: Brian Barry-Murphy expects to make signing soon

By Total Football News

“Fingers crossed something will happen soon.

“We work as a team [on transfers]. We make sure that the players we bring in can improve the squad and that we don’t waste any money on behalf of the owners and the supporters, who contribute so much to the club.

“I wouldn’t say a number [of how many players I want]. It’s obvious that we are trying to improve the squad. We

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12 June 2026 Off

Brian Tinnion to leave Bristol City after 35 years

By Total Football News

Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion will leave his role this summer, ending a near 35-year day-to-day association with the club.

Tinnion, 58, made more than 450 English Football League appearances for the Robins as a player between 1993 and 2005.

During his time at Ashton Gate, Tinnion also held the position of manager and academy director, bringing the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott through the ranks, before

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8 November 2025 Off

Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: Brian Brobbey scores dramatic late equaliser

By Total Football News

Brian Brobbey scored a dramatic late equaliser as Arsenal conceded their first goals since September and had to settle for a point against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats have been a breath of fresh air on their return to the top flight and rose to the challenge of facing a side who had won their past 10 games across all competitions.

Sunderland were rewarded for an

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1 July 2025 Off

Brian De Keersmaecker: Oxford United sign Belgian midfielder

By Total Football News

Oxford United have signed Belgian midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo for an undisclosed.

The 25-year-old has spent two seasons playing for the Dutch club, scoring seven goals in 64 league appearances.

De Keersmaecker becomes Gary Rowett’s first summer signing.

“This is a big step in my own self development. I’m ready for this challenge, to move to a new city and perform in such a competitive

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16 June 2025 Off

Brian Barry-Murphy named new Cardiff boss

By Total Football News

It ends Cardiff’s prolonged search for a new manager having sacked Omer Riza just weeks before their relegation from the Championship was confirmed in April.

Charlton Athletic’s Nathan Jones and Wales captain Aaron Ramsey, who had taken temporary charge after Riza’s departure, had been targeted by Cardiff during the process.

But Barry-Murphy emerged as the frontrunner for the role after advanced talks last week and will now be given the

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11 February 2025 Off

Brian Tinnion: Bristol City ‘cannot afford’ finished article, says technical director

By Total Football News

Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion has said the club cannot afford to buy players who are the “finished article”, after not signing anyone during the January transfer window.

The Robins did not bring in any players last month while four left on loan, with Tommy Backwell’s move to Cheltenham also made permanent.

At the start of the month the Championship club said they signed more players last summer –

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