The Bluebirds head coach then plans to switch from celebrations over winning promotion to planning for life back in the Championship.
Cardiff, who sealed an immediate return to the second tier with victory at Reading, followed that up with a 1-0 home win over Port Vale – a result that confirmed the visitors’ relegation.
But while attention has begun to turn towards next season, Barry-Murphy has made clear that clarity over several key players will come only once the current campaign is complete.
“All those players have had incredible seasons and they'll be under consideration for Saturday,” said Barry-Murphy.
"It's been a really busy period and the focus has always been on these remaining games.
“Once they're finished then all those different situations contractually between players and clubs would be dealt with.”
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Among those with uncertain futures are goalkeeper Nathan Trott, currently on loan from Copenhagen, and out-of-contract trio Joel Bagan, Perry Ng and Ryan Wintle.
Despite speculation around potential deals, Barry-Murphy is unwilling to be drawn into premature decisions, particularly over Trott.
"I think he's done great over the course of the season and we're very grateful to have him,” added Barry-Murphy.
"Like with the other players, there's so many different moving parts to these things, speculation is a waste of time.
"If something happens, then it happens and if not, it's all good."
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Instead, the Cardiff boss is maintaining a steady approach as the club prepares for its final fixtures against Northampton and Mansfield, while also beginning the process of strengthening the squad for next season.
"I think our idea is always to move the club forward really quickly, try and improve the squad, try and improve all aspects of the club and if that remains the theme of what we're trying to do, then it means we'll be fine."
On the pitch, Rubin Colwill’s late strike secured victory over Port Vale at Cardiff City Stadium, capping a controlled if unspectacular performance in the wake of promotion celebrations.
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There was little or no meaningful action in the opening 45 minutes. Colwill forced Joe Gauchi into the only save of the half in the Vale goal, but the home side needed a brilliant save from Trott three minutes after the restart to keep out a Ben Garrity header from a corner.
Yosef Salech and Colwill had two bites of the cherry in front of goal just past the hour mark before Chris Willock curled a cross from left to right to the far post and Colwill met it to head home.
"It's difficult to predict what level of performance we could reach based on the euphoria that we felt on Saturday, so I'm very pleased with the players that we managed to create a chance in the second half and play well enough to win,” added Barry-Murphy.
Barry-Murphy has also urged his players to embrace the moment, with promotion secured earlier than expected, while still delivering performances supporters can be proud of.
“There is a distinct difference between when we're not training or playing and when we are.
“The players can savour every single moment of the time with their family, friends and each other when we aren’t playing because it's not common to get promotions so early in the season.
“I really enjoy the feeling of what we've achieved, but when it comes to the games there is a real focus on playing really well and trying to win. That's what our supporters expect and deserve.
“I hope we can get a huge following at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, and we can put on a great performance. I hope it can be a big party for all the players, families and all their friends.
“It's very important that those people get a chance to spend as long as they want at the club on the pitch with their families after the game and really give something back to the people who've supported the players and myself.”
While Cardiff look ahead with optimism, it was a painful night for Port Vale, whose relegation back to League Two was confirmed by the narrow defeat.
Manager Jon Brady admitted the reality was only just sinking in.
“It’s a bit raw at the moment and the reality is kicking in. It’s hard to take because we always had the belief we could survive,” said Brady.
“Even tonight we played well against a side that are going to be a good Championship team next season. We contained them to one shot on target, but that’s the one they scored.
“We created a few good chances but didn’t take them. To only score 33 goals in a season just isn’t good enough. You aren’t going to stay up scoring that few and that’s been our biggest problem.”






