Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:52 am
Where Cardiff have significantly upgraded is in midfield.
The arrival of hometown hero Aaron Ramsey and Manolis Siopis has considerably upped the footballing IQ of this side. Siopis is always where you need him to be and plugs holes all over the pitch, whereas Ramsey adds that touch of class that has been so desperately needed in the final third. He can’t lose the yard of pace that he never had and his stamina, at least in these early stages, appears to be holding up. Both are instinctive, intelligent players and Cardiff’s fortunes depend squarely on their continued availability and fitness.
Josh Bowler is one of those players that doesn’t really look like your traditional footballer, but remans a really consistent and effective Championship performer. I think he’s a shrewd addition and will make the right wing his own, but Ollie Tanner is finding his feet and will push Bowler all the way. His progression and the rejuvenation of Rubin Colwill are an added bonus and will compliment the new arrivals.