What an acquisition this boy is turning out to be.

I don't think anyone knew what we'd be getting when he arrived, all that was known was he was recovering from a bad knee-injury, he was a'prospect' with a few Scottish caps as a full-back and that Hearts fans loved him. I recall someone posting comments from the fans there who actually seemed pleased that he was moving on to try his luck south of the border and wished him well.

It didn't seem to take Warnock long to decide he was 'flakey' as a defender who liked to attack or maybe we weren't short in that department and needs dictated he was wanted in midfield. His all-action displays there, totally combative, a tireless runner - and with goals as an added bonus - have made him a firm favourite and just the kind of player you want in midfield for the kind of run-in the Bluebirds are faced with right now.

TOBW did a nice piece earlier today about a 'dream' midfield that included Ralls, Gunnarsson and Paterson and eulogised over how their respective strengths complemented each other. Well, who knows where Gunnar will be next season but the thought of having Ralls and Paterson at 24 and 23 respectively in the engine room for the next few years - whichever division we're in - should warm the cockles of your heart.