Mark Hudson: Family of sacked Cardiff City manager release emotional video

Mark HudsonLewis Mitchell/Huw Evans Agency

Cardiff City are looking for a fifth manager in two years after the departure of Mark Hudson

Mark Hudson's family have posted an emotional video on social media after he was sacked as Cardiff City manager.

Former captain Hudson, 40, was dismissed on Saturday after nine winless games, having been in charge for only 118 days.

Two personal videos show the excitement of his sons when he was appointed and the disappointment as he told them of his departure.

"Don't worry, that's football," he told them.

A message posted alongside the family-shot video said: "I've debated over whether to post this video or not, it's personal, it's raw, it's a high and a gutting low."

Hudson, who spent five years as a player with Cardiff from 2009 to 2014, had been on the coaching staff at Huddersfield before returning to Wales as first-team coach in November 2021.

In the first section of the video - filmed by wife Marie-Louise - Hudson's sons react excitedly after being told of his initial role at Cardiff, hugging him and saying: "I knew you'd get it, you're a legend. I'll tell all my friends."

After 10 months as assistant manager, Hudson was named as interim boss in September 2022 following Steve Morison's sacking.

He was appointed permanent manager in November, but 61 days later was relieved of his duties with Cardiff 21st in the Championship.

"I'm no longer the manager," Hudson tells his sons in the second part of the video.

"So we will go out for dinner tonight and then we'll all pack up tomorrow and we'll all go home together."

As he is hugged by the two boys, Hudson says: "That's a good thing, yeah? Don't worry, that's football."

Related topics