It is human nature for our eyes and minds to transfix on the newest, shiniest thing in the building. Football fans are no different with new signings.
Much of the buzz surrounding Cardiff City's positive start to the season has centred around the instant impact of several key new additions. Ryan Allsop, Mahlon Romeo, Cedric Kipre, Jamilu Collins, Andy Rinomhota, Romaine Sawyers, Callum O'Dowda, Sheyi Ojo and Jaden Philogene have all come in for regular praise so far, and rightly so, too.
But one of the biggest success stories of the last few months was put into action long before any of these new faces strolled through the door at Cardiff City Stadium.
