Cardiff City Appoints Aaron Ramsey as Manager After Omer Riza's Sacking

Cardiff City has appointed former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey as interim head coach for the final three matches of the Championship season after sacking Omer Riza, following a poor run of results that left the club second from bottom and one point from safety. Despite having no prior managerial experience, Ramsey steps into the role with the support of ex-teammate Chris Gunter and midfielder Joe Ralls. Riza's tenure ended after a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United and controversial comments directed at fans, for which he later apologized. The club acknowledged Riza's dedication but cited a prolonged winless streak and relegation threat as reasons for the change. Ramsey's immediate challenge is to guide Cardiff to safety, starting with a home game against Oxford United. His appointment is seen as a bold move to inspire the team at a critical juncture, leveraging his status as a club legend.