[49][50] Despite the change in management, Cardiff were relegated to the Championship after a single season following a 30 away defeat to Newcastle United. Took over from Paul Godfrey in June 2018. [22] Coach Scott Young and player Danny Gabbidon were appointed as joint caretaker managers, remaining in place for five matches until Russell Slade was appointed. Abingdon-born Whitehead joined Turkish giants Besiktas as a coach in July. [45] He took the side to the League Cup final for the first time in the club's history during his first season. Advertise with us Mick McCarthy: Manager leaves Cardiff City after eight straight defeats After suffering defeat in the play-offs in the first season, he won promotion via the 2003 Football League Second Division play-off Final in his second. [9] The team lost 10 to Sheffield United following a goal from England international Fred Tunstall. They made their first signing the following year with the acquisition of Jack Evans from fellow Welsh side Cwmparc. They played their first match in the Football League on 28August 1920, defeating Stockport County 52. [99] The first competitive match played at the ground was on 8August 2009, the opening day of the 200910 season, as Cardiff won 40 over Scunthorpe United. Helping to supplement the talent currently on show in the Welsh capital is Tim Henderson, who is the club's chief scout and plays a major role on the recruitment side of things and is assisted by Glyn Chamberlain. To follow all the action, see our list of subscription packages below. Cardiff has long-standing rivalries with nearby clubs Swansea City, with whom they contest the South Wales derby, and Bristol City, with whom they contest the Severnside derby. At the top of the youth set-up is academy manager James McCarthy, who has been involved with the club for 19 years this month. He led the team to the semi-final of the Cup Winners' Cup during the 196768 season, the furthest a Welsh team has ever advanced in a continental competition, but continued struggles in the league saw him dismissed in November 1973 during his tenth season in charge. One game in 1993 was dubbed "The Battle of Ninian Park" for its particularly severe violence and resulted in away fans being banned from attending any matches between the sides for four years. Under-18s coach - Matthew Bloxham. They eventually agreed on an area of waste ground on Sloper Road. Staff Profiles - Coventry City Scott Davies Cardiff City Women Assistant Manager. [67], In March 2023, Cardiff City reported an operating loss of 29 million for the 2021-22 season. Worked briefly with Warnock at Rotherham in 2016. IN October, we are holding our biggest and best-ever event, with our biggest and best-ever line-up of speakers. In March 2015, Cardiff announced a new crest which would once again feature the Bluebird predominantly with a Chinese dragon replacing the standard Welsh dragon.[113].