Now he's moved on after thinking long and hard about leaving South Wales.
"I needed a change and coming to Preston has helped me," he said.
"You have to be careful not to get wrapped up with the occasion. The best advice I've had is to play the game rather than the occasion.
"I had six good years at Cardiff. The highlight of my career was getting to the FA Cup Final.
"I have a lot of good memories, a lot of friends there and a lot of respect for the people at Cardiff.
"They had a good start to the season but the last month has hit them hard, three defeats on the spin."
"I needed a change and coming to Preston has helped me," he said.
I wish him well at his new club but obviously hope he has a stinker today.