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How Cardiff City boss reacted when he learnt of Will Lankshear Middlesbrough omission

Will Lankshear was left out of Middlesbrough's starting XI for Saturday's Championship game against Cardiff City

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
How Cardiff City boss reacted when he learnt of Will Lankshear Middlesbrough omission
Key Things to Know
  • Brian Barry-Murphy denied feeling relief when Middlesbrough benched Will Lankshear, focusing instead on replacement Kyle Joseph.
  • Cardiff City drew 2-2 against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium after letting a two-goal lead slip.
  • Substitute Will Lankshear and Tommy Conway scored the goals to bring Middlesbrough level.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy stated there was no sense of relief when Middlesbrough benched striker Will Lankshear on Saturday. Barry-Murphy explained that his squad instead focused on the threat posed by replacement Kyle Joseph, emphasizing that Cardiff concentrates on its own players rather than opposition talent.

Cardiff let a two-goal lead slip at the Riverside Stadium, with Middlesbrough equalizing 2-2 via goals from Tommy Conway and substitute Lankshear. Cardiff also had Gabriel Osho sent off late, but Barry-Murphy praised his side's resilience in holding on for a hard-earned point.

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