Cardiff: 10 Incredible Stats You Won't Believe From The Malky Mackay Era

2. One Man Wall

It will not surprise you all that much to learn that Cardiff have conceded 28 goals in all competitions this term, which works out at about a goal and a half per game. What is shocking is that the Bluebirds back four have Scotland stopper David Marshall to thank for keeping that average down. Marshall has made 65 Premier League saves during the first half of the season €“ more than any other goalkeeper. Like defenders Kevin Theophile-Catherine and Ben Turner, the Scottish custodian could boast no English top flight experience before this campaign. Cardiff are not entirely without knowledge of what it takes to make a Premier League calibre defender though. Steven Caulker spent the season before last on loan at South Wales rivals Swansea in their maiden campaign at the top table, and then served as backup at Spurs. Bluebirds club captain Mark Hudson, who lost his place at centre back due to injury last term, was part of the Crystal Palace squad during their last Premier League tilt. Left back Andrew Taylor came through Middlesbrough's academy and racked up almost 100 top flight appearances at the Riverside. Click next for our most incredible Cardiff City stat under Malky Mackay.