8 SEAN MORRISON CARDIFF POSITION DEFENDER AGE 27

The towering defender is drawing comparisons with former captain Mark Hudson as the Bluebirds bid to reach the top tier for a second time. His fine reading of the game and formidable presence in both boxes have made him invaluable to manager Neil Warnock. When Morrison was sidelined for three weeks over the Christmas period, the side lost four league matches on the spin.