Bluebirds fans demand derby intent, says boss

CARDIFF City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy has been left under no illusions about what tonight’s Carabao Cup tie against Wrexham means to supporters.

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Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy is hoping to plot a way past Wrexham tonight

And he admits he can only “dream” of replicating Phil Parkinson’s remarkable success at the Racecourse Ground.

The Bluebirds travel north for a sold-out all-Welsh clash in the fourth round, with both clubs eyeing a place in the quarterfinals of the competition.

A clash between Wrexham and Cardiff would have been a regular fixture for fans of a certain vintage. However, this will be the first meeting of the two sides in almost a quarter of a century.

And Barry-Murphy is excited about the occasion.

“By nature, this is a tie where the whole club is really excited,” said the Irishman.