Brayford to play an important role for Ole

Last updated : 31 July 2014 By Michael Morris

C:WindowsTempphp58D1.tmpCardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken about full back John Brayford ahead of the first game of the new season.

Cardiff face Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in 8 days time and Brayford could be in the starting line up.

"He'll play an important role for me," said Solskjaer.

"We know he can play at this level, he played in the Championship for many years with Derby."

Brayford, played under Nigel Clough at Burton Albion and then Derby, before his £1.5m move to the Cardiff City Stadium.

After being frozen out at the then Premier League club, Brayford was reunited with his former boss at Brammall Lane.

He helped the Blades reach the FA Cup semi-final and scored in their quarter-final win against Charlton during his loan spell.

"He's done fantastic for Nigel [Clough] at all the clubs he's been at," said Solskjaer.

"I can see what Nigel sees in him."

Brayford played in Cardiff's 4-1 pre-season win at Yeovil Town on Sunday 27 July and has impressed the Bluebirds boss.

"He goes forward really well," said Solskjaer.

"He's done the defensive job part better than I feared so he's a very good Championship full-back."

Sheffield United have been keen to try and get Brayford back to Bramall Lane but it seems that Ole recognises that he can be an asset for Cardiff this season.