Cardiff City Manager Warnock Discloses Heart-to-Heart with Top Player, Shares Candid Thoughts on Barry-Murphy

Cardiff City fans, you’re in for a treat! The legendary Neil Warnock has shared his thoughts on Rubin Colwill, and it’s quite the compliment. Warnock, who once took the Bluebirds to the Premier League, has likened Colwill to the iconic Paul Gascoigne. High praise indeed!
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This season, under the guidance of Brian Barry-Murphy, Colwill has been shining brightly. The 23-year-old midfielder is making waves in the League One promotion race and the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup with four goals and four assists. Not just impressing at club level, his stunning performances have caught the attention of Wales boss, Craig Bellamy as well.

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Warnock reminisces about his time with Colwill, saying he always saw immense potential. “In my era, Gascoigne was the player everyone talked about – give him freedom, and he’d flourish. Rubin has that same spark,” Warnock told the BBC. And it seems Barry-Murphy is doing just that, allowing Colwill the freedom to showcase his talents.

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Colwill’s journey hasn’t been easy, with injuries and form dips, but he’s come back stronger. Fellow Bluebird Perry Ng reckons Barry-Murphy has the magic touch to unlock Colwill’s full potential, and Warnock believes a Premier League future is on the cards for the talented midfielder.

It’s not just Colwill catching attention. Warnock can’t help but be impressed with how Cardiff are playing under Barry-Murphy. “They entertain, play with freedom, and have the fans behind them. It’s a joy to watch,” he says.

With such momentum, Cardiff is poised for great things. Here’s hoping they soar back to the top! 💙⚽️

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