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Ramsey has no frontline managerial experience but has harboured coaching ambitions for some time, being tipped by Wales boss Craig Bellamy as someone who could work at a high level at the end of his playing career.
The 86-cap international will be the third man in the Cardiff dugout this season, one that began with Erol Bulut at the helm before he was sacked after picking up just one point
Following speculation this week that Cardiff could change their manager for the second time this season – and rumours of a return for former boss Neil Warnock – Riza again insisted he could save the club from relegation to the third tier.
“If I didn’t think I was the right man for the job, I wouldn’t be standing here,” he added.
“It’s still only one point. Luton beat Derby which
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has defended making constant changes to his team as he attempts to steer them away from the Championship relegation zone.
Cardiff are 22nd in the table with five games left this season, trailing Derby County in the final safety spot on goal difference, albeit a significant goal difference of 10.
Although the Bluebirds are unbeaten in four, they have drawn their past three matches, and
Cardiff City claimed what may prove a vital point in the Championship relegation fight as Yakou Meite’s stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 2-2 draw at Preston North End.
Milutin Osmajic had drilled Preston into an early lead as Cardiff paid the price for a dispiriting first-half display.
Substitute Will Alves sparked a Bluebirds revival after the break, the on-loan Leicester City teenager scoring his first senior goal as his shot
The Bluebirds made the worst start to a league season in their history and have been playing catch-up ever since, never fully able to pull away from the Championship’s relegation battle.
Cardiff re-entered the bottom three after Derby’s midweek win over Preston and headed to London with key midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Joe Ralls injured and ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
The Bluebirds tend to find London
Riza became manager in daunting circumstances, initially on an interim basis after Erol Bulut was sacked last September following Cardiff’s worst start to a league season in their history.
A former Watford coach whose only previous English Football League managerial experience was a short and unsuccessful stint at Leyton Orient, Riza oversaw a significant initial improvement and was eventually handed a contract last December to make him Cardiff boss until
With this draw, the Bluebirds extend the gap between themselves and the relegation zone to two points, but Derby County could close it when they play their game in hand at home to Preston North End on Wednesday.
As for the Owls, they stay 12th in the table, five points adrift of the play-off spots.
This result was of no real use for either side and their respective aims at
Ramsey’s current Cardiff contract expires at the end of the season, although he recently stated he is eager to remain with his boyhood club beyond the summer.
When directly asked in February if his preference would be to extend his stay at the Bluebirds, he said: “Of course, I’ve come back for that reason.
“There’s a lot to look forward to next year as well. Of course, I want
This was an important fixture at both ends of the Championship as Blackburn looked to revive their faltering bid for a top-six finish while Cardiff searched for just a fifth win in 25 league matches.
Their most recent defeat at home to relegation rivals Luton Town on Tuesday had prompted boos from the Bluebirds’ fans at the final whistle and heaped pressure on Riza.
His team responded well at Ewood
Cardiff fans voiced their frustrations at the end of Tuesday’s defeat, as loud boos echoed around Cardiff City Stadium at full time.
A number of fans have posted on social media about interactions with Riza, who said he always tries to find time to speak to supporters.
“For me, we’re all human at the end of the day,” said Riza.
“People ask questions, whether they are fans or not. If