New boss Barry-Murphy gets backing from ex-favourite
Barry-Murphy - pictured above with chief executive Ken Choo - was named new head coach on Monday and will lead the club in their first season back in the third tier since 2003.
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Chopra, speaking on Radio Wales Breakfast, says he thinks the former Manchester City academy coach is the right man to take on the challenge.
But he did warn that expectations will be high for the 46-year-old who was appointed after a lengthy process.
"I think it's a good appointment," ex-forward Chopra said.
"Whether he was the first choice, I'm not too sure. Some people thought it would be Aaron Ramsey but it wasn't to be.
"But from what I've heard and the people I've spoken to, he seems like he will be a good manager. The type of person he is, the way he plays his football it could be great for Cardiff City.
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"It's his first senior role for a while but he's been at Man City, the top club and learned his trade from Guardiola and you don't get better than that."
However, on the challenge ahead, Chopra said: "They need a good start because if they don't there will be a lot of pressure on the club.
"People are expecting to bounce back but it's harder than you think."
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