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Cardiff City has made the decision to part ways with manager Erol Bulut following a disappointing start to the Championship season. The team suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against Leeds, which left them at the bottom of the league table. With only one point from their first six matches, Cardiff has struggled offensively, managing to score just one goal while conceding 13. This poor performance ultimately led to the club's decision to relieve Bulut of his managerial duties. Erol Bulut was appointed as the manager in June 2023 and had previously guided the team to a 12th-place finish in the last season. His efforts earned him a two-year contract extension during the summer, but the current season's results have not met expectations. The club's board expressed gratitude for Bulut's hard work and wished him well in his future endeavors. In addition to Bulut's departure, first-team coach Nikolaos Karydas will also leave the club. The management has appointed Omer Riza as the interim manager to take charge of the team moving forward. This change comes as Cardiff City aims to turn around their fortunes in the league and improve their standing. The decision to sack Bulut reflects the club's urgency to address their poor performance and regain competitiveness in the Championship. With a new interim manager at the helm, Cardiff City hopes to find a fresh approach that can lead to better results in the upcoming matches.