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Following the sacking of Erol Bulut in September, Riza was appointed on a caretaker basis before being handed a contract until the end of the season in December.
After losing his opening match as interim boss at Hull City, Riza guided Cardiff to a six-game unbeaten run in which they claimed 14 of the 18 points on offer.
He was also in charge as the Bluebirds claimed a thumping 3-0
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
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
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
Riza has been in charge of Cardiff since replacing Erol Bulut on a temporary basis in September before being given a deal until the end of the season in December.
The 45-year-old enjoyed an excellent start to his tenure, winning four of his first seven games.
But the former Watford coach has only picked up four more victories in his next 24 matches.
Riza brushed off the boos on Tuesday,
Cardiff City host relegation rivals Hull City on Tuesday (19:45 GMT) with Omer Riza hoping to open up some daylight between the Bluebirds and the Championship’s bottom three.
Cardiff, who are hovering above the drop zone in 21st, are three points clear of 22nd-place Plymouth Argyle after the two clubs’ weekend draw at Home Park.
Derby County are a point worse off than Plymouth in 23rd, with bottom club
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza believes James Durkin was overawed by his elevation from fourth official to referee as he sent off Callum Robinson against Coventry City.
Republic of Ireland forward Robinson was dismissed early in the second half of the 1-1 draw on New Year’s Day after catching Bobby Thomas with his elbow as they jostled for a header.
Cardiff’s players, coaches and fans were furious with the decision
When Callum Robinson scored after just 55 seconds to give Cardiff City a surprise 1-0 lead at Watford, the Republic of Ireland forward immediately ran to the touchline to celebrate with manager Omer Riza.
It was a clear message of support for the man confirmed in the role for the remainder of the season less than a month ago, but already under pressure after a string of poor results.
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