There's a long way to go, of course, but Sabri Lamouchi's reign at Cardiff City has presented the club with a wave of fresh optimism about their chances of Championship survival.
Back-to-back wins have helped to open up some breathing space between themselves and the trapdoor into League One, providing a platform for the Frenchman to build upon.
After five games, we're starting to get a clearer picture of what Lamouchi demands from his team, and that's come to the benefit, and detriment, of several players.
