Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:29 pm
' Cardiff City striker Joe Mason admits he believed his Bluebirds career was over '
12/09/15
"I was really happy that Russell Slade said he wanted to recall me," Mason told reporters. "Bolton had changed manager and I was not really playing under the new one. So to hear that from Russell Slade was a massive boost for me. The injury set me back, but even at the end of last season the manager here put me in straight away when I was fit.
"I thought at times I would have a big part to play before, but it was not to be. I definitely thought at one point my time at Cardiff was over. After Malky (Mackay) went I really thought it might be time to move on, but now I'm back, I'm really happy and long may that continue.
"I've started off the season quite well. After pre-season I wanted to get a place in the team. I've set myself little targets and if I hit them I will let you know. It's so far, so good.
"It does bring pressure, but you want it. I've been here four years waiting patiently to get my chance. I feel I've got the chance now this year to finally prove what I am capable of. I hope to take that chance."