Ramsey rules out taking on dual role

IT'S PLAYER OR MANAGER... BUT NOT BOTH, SAYS INTERIM CARDIFF BOSS

- GLEN WILLIAMS Football Writer [e-mail]

AARON Ramsey has appeared to rule out the prospect of being a player-manager at Cardiff City, believing he would have to choose one or the other moving forward.

The current interim boss is set to take charge of his third and final game this weekend, travelling to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City in the knowledge that the Bluebirds have already been relegated.

Ramsey is the bookmakers' favourite to take over permanently this summer, however he has already reiterated his desire to continue playing beyond this season, with the 2026 World Cup a big incentive for him.

The Wales captain is currently injured and his contract is up in June. He said he has not held any talks over his future but seemed to rule out the notion of signing on in the capacity of player-manager.

"One day I would like to be in this position," he said of being a manager.

"I don’t think you can do both [player-manager], it would be one or the other.

"So, we will see. But the focus is on Norwich."