Cardiff City’s woes continue as they made the decision to part ways with their manager, Erol Bulut, following a dismal start to the new Championship season. The Bluebirds find themselves at the bottom of the table after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Leeds, leaving them with just one point from their first six matches. Their offensive struggles are evident, having netted only one goal while conceding a staggering 13 in the process.

The club released a brief statement announcing Bulut’s departure, stating that he has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. The board of directors expressed their gratitude for his hard work and wished him the best for his future endeavors. Bulut, who took the helm in June 2023, guided Cardiff to a 12th-place finish last season, which earned him a contract extension through 2025.

In the wake of Bulut’s exit, Cardiff also announced that first-team coach Nikolaos Karydas will be leaving the club. Stepping in on an interim basis is Omer Riza, who will be tasked with turning the team’s fortunes around. Despite the challenging circumstances, Riza remains optimistic about the road ahead.

“It’s never easy to see a colleague depart under these circumstances, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this talented group of players,” Riza said. “We have a lot of work to do, but I believe in the potential of this team to bounce back from this rough patch.”

With City in desperate need of a turnaround, all eyes will be on Riza as he aims to guide the Bluebirds out of their current predicament and back onto the path of success.