A major source of frustration for Cardiff City fans has been the same, tired, laboured jibes aimed at their team in the build-up to matches.
No matter how much positive work has been put into changing the team's philosophy and style since Steve Morison took charge, before every match the opposition would always expect a "tough, physical battle" against the Bluebirds.
It heartening, then, to read John Eustace's pre-match thoughts ahead of Birmingham City's trip to south Wales at the weekend. The Blues boss was glowing in his praise of the Bluebirds and their manager.
