Defensive Trio

So that's the defence sorted for the coming season then. Three signings in a week, with the additions of Mark Hudson, Anthony 'Gezza' Gerrard and Paul Quinn. It looks as if Mark Hudson will be the preferred partner for the giant Hungarian on account of his transfer value, but I think Gezza may turn out to be something of a bargain, especially if his he's given his chance, and I for one think he would make a better defensive partner.

Paul Quinn is the latest signature and joins the ever growing Scottish contingent of McCardiff City. His antics off the pitch are a worry. To say he's a little hot-headed would be an understatement and it seems that he's a magnet for trouble - hitting someone, getting hit, getting robbed on holiday. I hope he keeps his head down and stays out of this magistrates courts. He was also sent off twice last season for Motherwell, but let's give the lad a chance.

Weird Beard on his way to Cardiff

Could be one of the most bizarre Cardiff summer signings ever. The Mark Hudson deal is all but formalised. Sources close to Ridsdale have exclusively revealed that the chase for 'defender' Mark Hudson was all just some massive smokescreen to hide the fact that the man who's actually putting pen to paper is in fact the American songwriter and producer of the same name.

His role at Cardiff City remains unclear, but it is widely suggested that he will be providing vocal training to the players, staff and generally anyone else who he thinks requires his services. Perhaps he'll have us all singing in three part harmony down at the CCS.

You may remember this guy from previous series of the X Factor. You couldn't miss him. He was the vocal coach on Sharon Osbourne's team, and each week he sat behind her, usually in a purple suit with matching purple facial hair.

His role may not go down too well this season (especially with the more tone deaf players) but I'm sure he'll add a little colour around the place.