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Cardiff City Football Club

Current Leadership

Vincent Tan

Owner

2010–present

Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan acquired Cardiff City in 2010 and funded the club's promotion to the Premier League in 2013. His tenure has been marked by controversy, most notably his decision to change the club's traditional blue kit to red (reversed in 2015), a revolving door of managers, and a perceived lack of long-term strategic direction. Despite the friction, Tan has continued to fund the club through multiple Championship seasons.

Manager

NamePositionSince
Brian Barry-MurphyManager2025

Coaching Staff

NamePositionSince
Derek FazackerleyAssistant Manager2025

Historical Figures

Sam Hammam

Owner & Chairman

2000–2006

Lebanese-born businessman Sam Hammam bought Cardiff City in 2000 and oversaw the club's rise from the lower divisions, investing in new players and championing the move to a new stadium. Financial difficulties forced him to cede control, paving the way for Peter Ridsdale and eventually Vincent Tan.