' Another player to return this Saturday '

' Emmanuel-Thomas '

Emmanuel-Thomas’ time in the Welsh capital was brief and seems an eternity ago now to many. He was brought in on loan from then-club Arsenal by former Bluebirds’ boss Dave Jones. Over 14 appearances for the Bluebirds he found the net twice and his louche, laid-back style seemed to infuriate Cardiff fans as much as it entertained.

His last ever appearance for the Bluebirds turned out to be manager Jones’ last in charge too as Cardiff crashed out of the play-off semi-finals at the hands of Reading.

Emmanuel-Thomas eventually departed the Gunners for Ipswich and after a spell at Bristol City he shipped up at QPR and now on loan with the Dons. He will be itching to make his Dons’ debut this weekend against his former club.

It would be fair to say Maynard and Emmanuel-Thomas have plenty to prove to Cardiff City supporters underwhelmed by their time at the club. The two front-men will be hoping to set that straight then by making it an uncomfortable afternoon for the home crowd at the Cardiff City Stadium.