Ashford hails 'mature' Colwill as Cardiff's key man

Sun, August 23, 2026 at 4:55 AM UTC

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Cian Ashford praised Rubin Colwill's maturity and backed his teammate to play a key role for the Bluebirds this season.

In the absence of the injured Calum Chambers, Colwill, 24, wore the armband as Cardiff were pegged back twice to draw 2-2 at Derby on Saturday.

The 10-time Welsh international caught the eye on the opening weekend with a stunning late free-kick against Wrexham before turning provider at Pride Park.

Colwill teed up Yousuf Salech for Cardiff's second goal of the afternoon, after Ashford, 21, had opened the scoring, although the visitors saw their lead wiped out.

"You could definitely see last year, and this year, how mature his game is, how good he is for us, how positive he is getting on the ball and driving with it," said Ashford.

"He creates a lot of positive moments. I think he is going to be key for us this year.

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"He's a very big lad as well. Maybe he will get his head on a couple of goals this year, as well."

Ashford (pictured above) was also full of praise for summer signing Jack Moylan, with whom he has already started to form a positive relationship in the final third.

Moylan, who arrived from fellow promoted side Lincoln City, has already opened his Cardiff account with a goal against Swindon Town in the Carabao Cup.

But what has impressed Ashford more than anything is how quickly the Republic of Ireland international has settled in south Wales.

"He's quite easy to play with, to be honest. He's come in and done well," Cardiff academy graduate Ashford continued.

"Not only can I say that [I've got a good connection with him], but a few other boys will agree with that. He's been a good addition to the squad.

"I'm feeling positive. I've got high hopes for me and the team. I'm hoping we can go on and have a good season together."

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