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Cardiff City news as Mark Hudson hails impact of former Liverpool man and Ryan Wintle thirsty for more

Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City headlines for Sunday, October 9.

Hudson hails Ojo impact

Cardiff City interim boss Mark Hudson has hailed the impact of substitute Sheyi Ojo, following the winger's goal off the bench in the 3-1 win over Wigan.

The former Liverpool man was called upon just before the break, replacing Callum Robinson, before finding the net midway through the second half.

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Analysing Ojo's performance, Hudson said: "Obviously, Sheyi comes on in the first half, which is difficult to do, but that shows that they're all committed to the cause, and ready to go on whenever they're needed. He's shown that he can play in a number of positions, and he should add those goals to his game.

"We've got a good squad, and good players. They've all got their own individual strengths, and anybody has got to be ready to come on in a game.

"You have to enjoy it. Pressure or not, you represent the club, you're part of it, and it's something you have to enjoy.

"Testament to the fans, coming all this way. There are train strikes and the motorways are busy, and they've travelled all this way. We went to show them our support at the end of the game."

Wintle wants more

Ryan Wintle says Cardiff City deserved to win by a larger margin at the DW Stadium, and says an increase in intensity has helped aid their efforts in the final third.

Wintle got himself onto the scoresheet late on with a stunning freekick, having previously had an earlier effort chalked off for offside, and says he's eager for more joy in front of goal.

"It was all about the people coming on, like Sheyi, and making an impact. I thought they did that, and we all stuck in there together.

"We won 3-1, but it could have been four or five. We had a few extra chances, and I got robbed of another goal, maybe! I think I was given offside, but watching it back I think it was very touch and go. At least we got the win!

"We want to put games to bed like that, and then the next team that we face will probably gives us a little bit more respect. We've just got to make sure that next game, we can do the same again.

"It's just about all working together, and putting those extra yards in, and that extra intensity. I think we've started doing that over the last three games."

Ojo - Everyone will be needed

Super-sub Sheyi Ojo says the depth of Cardiff City's squad will prove crucial heading into what is a busy run of games.

“Everyone is going to be needed," he said after the win at the DW Stadium. "In the last game, Sparky [Mark Harris] came out and scored, and today it was me coming off the bench to help out. Next week it could be someone else, and you’ve got to be ready; whether you’re starting or on the bench you’ve got to be contributing, that’s the aim and so far we’ve been doing that.

“We were a bit unfortunate with the goal that we conceded, and it would’ve been the icing on the cake if we kept a clean sheet, but we’re happy with the result and with back to back wins.

“We need to build off these results and start to get some momentum.”

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