Omer Riza is feeling quite vindicated these days! The former Cardiff City head coach faced some heat for loaning Joel Colwill from League Two Cheltenham to Exeter in League One last season. Many doubted the move, but with Colwill now thriving at Cardiff and getting his first Wales senior cap, Riza says the move is paying off big time. He believes it was all part of a bigger plan to prepare Colwill for this year’s challenges, highlighting that sometimes a tricky path leads to the most growth. Riza is also proud of laying down the groundwork for Cardiff’s current success, emphasising the hard decisions and fresh energy that have propelled the team forward.
In other updates, Cardiff City’s former captain Joe Ralls is ready to make waves at Plymouth Argyle. After 15 years and nearly 450 appearances for Cardiff, Ralls has joined Plymouth on a short-term deal. With Plymouth currently in the relegation zone, Ralls hopes to use his immense experience to guide the young team out of trouble. “I want to show what I can do and help the young lads,” he shared, eager to turn his learning into leadership at Home Park.
Also, exciting times for Matt Turner! The talented Cardiff City goalkeeper has secured a new deal until 2028. Since joining in 2021, Turner’s risen through the ranks, making his first-team debut this season and impressing under Brian Barry-Murphy. Turner’s thrilled to stay and continue pushing for success with the Bluebirds.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Bluebirds soar high this season! 💙⚽️