It is fair to say Cardiff City's 2021/22 season was a poor one.
A languid start saw Mick McCarthy sacked and replaced by caretaker Steve Morison, who weathered the storm and steered the ship away from the unthinkable: Championship relegation.
With Morison now in place permanently and a major clearing of the decks having taken place this summer, there appears to be some newfound optimism in the Welsh capital. But how will the upcoming term play out?
