'Colwill can reach game's highest levels'
October 30, 2025
|Western Mail
BRIAN Barry-Murphy believes Rubin Colwill can reach the “highest level” after the playmaker starred in Cardiff City’s Carabao Cup win over Wrexham.
The Bluebirds booked their spot in the last eight of the competition thanks to goals from Yousef Salech and Will Fish, but it was Colwill who drew the lion’s share of praise from fans and pundits alike.
And there is no doubt in Barry-Murphy's mind that the 22-year-old attacking midfielder has the potential to get to the very top.
“He is unusual for a player in that position, because of his stature,” Barry-Murphy told Sky Sports after Tuesday's match.
“I am quite hard on him in terms of wanting more from him, because we believe he can reach the highest level.
“I am always on his case, probably a little bit unfairly at times. But tonight I thought he showed glimpses of what he has been for us and what he can be going forward.”
Asked specifically what he meant by wanting more from him, Barry-Murphy said: “He is just such a potent finisher, but he has relied a lot this season on long-range strikes.
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