Cardiff raring to go ahead of Friday night clash with Bristol City
Thursday 13 October 2016 17:13, UK
Cardiff captain Sean Morrison says new manager Neil Warnock has got the place buzzing ahead of Friday’s Severnside derby against Bristol City, live on Sky Sports.
Warnock has led seven successful promotions campaigns during his lengthy career and was named the replacement for Paul Trollope last week.
And the 67-year-old boss has quickly strengthened the Cardiff squad, signing free agents Junior Hoilett, Sol Bamba, Marouane Chamakh and Kieran Richardson.
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Morrison told the club's official website that the team, who sit second-bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table, cannot wait for their first game under the new boss.
"It was a hectic week last week," said Morrison. "But we've got through to the other side and the place has lifted.
"Everyone's excited to be working on the training pitch and we've had a good few days building up to the game.
"I don't think it could possibly be better with the Severnside derby coming up on Friday."
Cardiff is a 16th managerial job for Warnock and Morrison added: "There's a lot of passion in the building, I think you can see that with his teams.
"Everyone knows what kind of team the manager puts out and he wants us to be passionate, to want to win more than the other team. He's relayed that to us over the week.
"It's a big one and I'm sure the gaffer's relishing it like we are. We can't wait to get out there and I'm sure you'll see a very committed performance on Friday night."
Defender Bamba and winger Hoilett are the most likely of the new signings to feature, and Matthew Connolly is available after a one-game ban, but Anthony Pilkington (thigh), Aron Gunnarsson (calf) and Rickie Lambert (hamstring) will all need to be assessed.
Cardiff can expect a tough battle from Lee Johnson's Bristol City, who are fifth in the standings and looking for a fourth Championship win in a row.
Lee Tomlin is back after suspension and should renew his strike partnership with prolific Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham, who scored twice for England U21s in midweek.
