Omer Riza: Cardiff interim boss’ ‘honest’ talks with Vincent Tan

When he was asked if his own position and future were discussed, however, Riza did not give much away.

“There’s nothing to say on that other than the board will in due course speak to the media,” he added.

“But it was a really good trip and I’m happy to have done it, to go out there and show what my intentions were.”

Cardiff have been keen to explore all managerial options after sacking Bulut on 22 September following the Bluebirds’ worst start to a season in the club’s history.

Riza was installed to allow Cardiff to take their time in the search for a new boss, which has been led by chief executive Ken Choo.

But there was also a willingness to give Riza a chance to impress after the former Arsenal player made it clear he felt able to succeed in the job.

Despite a lack of frontline management experience, Riza has overseen a marked improvement in form and playing style, with 14 points collected from his nine games in charge.

There have been calls – including from former Cardiff and Wales striker Nathan Blake – for the club to make a swift decision, and Riza hopes that will be to keep him in post.

“I’ve loved every moment of it. I don’t want it to stop. The boys, the staff, the people around the club have been brilliant. We’ve achieve a lot in a short space of time,” he said.

“We’re not going to win every game. The best teams in the league are not winning every game, so why are we expected to? There shouldn’t be that expectation. Obviously we want to win and be champions and go up to the Premier League but, I’ve said it all along, it’s the process that’s important.

“I stick by that and I believe my processes have been spot on, hence why the performances have been as they are. Camaraderie and morale is in a good place.”