# Dylan Lawlor: Barry-Murphy and Bellamy share football philosophy

> Cardiff defender Dylan Lawlor says Brian Barry-Murphy and Craig Bellamy have identical coaching styles and focus on team strength.
- Title: Dylan Lawlor: Barry-Murphy and Bellamy share football…
- Summary: Cardiff defender Dylan Lawlor says Brian Barry-Murphy and Craig Bellamy have identical coaching styles and focus on team strength. Cardiff defender Dylan…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y43n38z0ndo
- Published: 2026-10-07T17:42:30.435+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dylan lawlor, brian barry-murphy, craig bellamy, cardiff city, wales men's football team, championship, football, sports
## Dylan Lawlor's coaching insight
Cardiff defender Dylan Lawlor says Brian Barry-Murphy and Craig Bellamy have similar outlooks on football.

> They are so similar so it's easy to switch between the two
## Lawlor's Wales debut
Lawlor made his first senior Wales cap in September 2025 and has six appearances in the past year.
## Lawlor's coaching philosophy
Lawlor says both coaches focus on team strength rather than opponents, similar to Jurgen Klopp's approach.

> It's all about us and not to worry about the opposition
## Barry-Murphy's appointment
Barry-Murphy became Cardiff head coach in June 2025 after the club was relegated from the Championship.
## Lawlor's injury recovery
Lawlor missed pre-season with a knee injury but returned for Cardiff's Championship win over Charlton.
## Lawlor's future goals
Lawlor aims to play against Ronaldo and Haaland in November after recovering from injury.

> Fingers crossed I will be able to play against them in November and prove myself against them
## Key takeaway

Cardiff defender Dylan Lawlor states Brian Barry-Murphy and Craig Bellamy both prioritize team strength over opponents in football.