' Kion Etete '

' Kion Etete '


18 Appearances for the Bluebirds 1 goal.



Given his pedigree at this level, the midfielder arguably hasn't lived up to expectations for much of the season.



By Glen Williams


The forward has endured something of a stop-start season with the Bluebirds, but the change of style under Lamouchi appears to be bringing out the best in him.

The striker has produced a couple of really good showings lately, and has looked far better in terms of holding up the ball and linking up play.

Etete can be something of an enigma at times. He adds much-needed height up front, but clearly prefers the ball to feet. He's not really a goalscorer, but he's still a physical presence.

It's the latter point that's perhaps been the foundation for his recent encouraging performances. Paired alongside the similarly imposing Sory Kaba, whom he's partnered for the last two victories, it feels like he's part of a pretty useful battering ram up front.

It's not particularly pretty to watch admittedly, but it appears to be working.

Sory Kaba and Connor Wickham


By Glen Williams


Both players have effectively come in from the cold.

Connor Wickham's career has been largely wrecked by injury up until this point, and after leaving Forest Green Rovers earlier this term, he would have been forgiven for wondering if he'd ever get a run out at this level again.

He's been given a real chance to show he still has something to offer in the Championship, and this style of football might well be suited to his strengths.



Similarly, Kaba has arrived following a somewhat mixed spell at Midtjylland, and has been given an opportunity to make his mark on English football.

There feels like a genuine hunger to impress from both players, and things just feel a bit fresher in the final third with them as options.

Both appear to be firmly in Lamouchi's blueprint for the rest of the season.

Big improvement from Etete since the new manager came in. Does seem to work well with Kaba.

18 appearances with coming off the bench for last 10 to 15 mins.

I think he's improving game on game, come a long way since the beginning of the season.
Will only get better

18 appearances with coming off the bench for last 10 to 15 mins.

Exactly. Harsh to say he hasn't lived up to expectations when he hasn't had many minutes in games. Hes never played Championship football before either. He needs another goal soon but I've been pleased with his contribution in recent games.

i haven't been impressed with him so far, his first touch seems to be an issue, he never seems to be expecting the ball or anticipating it, and goes down a bit to easy. i have been impressed with Kaba and Wickham so far, and if they both return next season, with robinson, i wouldn't be surprised to see Etete leave on loan for a while