Aaron Ramsey Takes Over as Cardiff City Manager Amid Relegation Battle

Aaron Ramsey, former Wales and Arsenal midfielder, has been appointed interim manager of Cardiff City for the final three matches of the Championship season following the dismissal of Omer Riza. This decision comes after Cardiff's 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United, which left the team 23rd in the league and one point from safety, intensifying their fight to avoid relegation. Despite recovering from a hamstring injury and limited appearances this season, Ramsey brings leadership experience and holds UEFA coaching licenses, having previously worked with Cardiff's under-18 team. He will be supported by Chris Gunter, Joe Ralls, Tom Hutton, and Matthew Bloxham as Cardiff faces crucial fixtures against Oxford United, West Bromwich Albion, and Norwich City. Riza's departure was precipitated by poor results and controversial remarks about fans, prompting the club to make a late managerial change. Ramsey, who began his career at Cardiff and returned as a player in 2023, now seeks to guide his hometown club to Championship safety.