In the four games new signing Callum Robinson has started, the Bluebirds have scored five goals. The same number in half the games. Now, of course, not all of that can be credited to Robinson's bright start to life in the Welsh capital, but he can take his fair share of the plaudits.
By Glen Williams
The forward, who was signed on deadline day from West Brom for £1.5m, has been directly involved in four of Cardiff's five goals since signing, contributing three assists and one scoring one himself.
He has injected an energy and a zip into Cardiff's forward line. He pops up in clever spaces and runs himself into the ground every match. If he misses a shot, he will show for it again and again and will not be deterred from firing off efforts at goal. His confidence shines through and it is appearing to permeate throughout the front line.
Mark Harris has seen a marked improvement in performances since Robinson's arrival and their partnership is starting to prove fruitful. It is no coincidence that both of the Welshman's goals have been assisted by his Irish team-mate.
It is also no surprise to hear that Harris enjoys playing with City's latest recruit, stating their on-field partnership is a result of an instant spark they have struck up on the training ground.
"It's mad," Harris said of his immediate relationship with Robinson. "It's just happened straight away. Even in training, I've really enjoyed playing with him.
"He is a really good player. I think everyone can see that. A little assist from him (against Blackburn) and hopefully a few more to come as well."
Cardiff's deficiencies in front of goal at the start of the campaign has not been lost on the players, either.
Andy Rinohmota knows that Cardiff have needed to up their goal tally and he hailed Robinson's output since arriving from West Brom at the end of the summer window.
"It's been good having him. Not only that intensity and work rate, he is obviously a very good footballer. And he's a goalscorer, which is very much what we needed as well. We were lacking goals.
"The first game he came in (from the start) against Middlesbrough, you saw his quality on the ball, providing that assist for Callum O'Dowda. He has come in and formed a good partnership with the front players around him, even when he has played as a two alongside Sparky (Harris)."
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