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Malkay Mackay backs Joe Mason to replace Nicky Maynard for Cardiff City

Mackay backs Mason to replace Maynard
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Cardiff City boss Malkay Mackay thinks that Joe Mason will be crucial for his side this season following the long-term injury to summer signing Nicky Maynard.

Cardiff City manager Malkay Maynard has backed Joe Mason to fill the void left by Nicky Mayanrd this season.

Summer signing Maynard is likely to miss the rest of this season after tearing knee ligaments.

Mackay thinks that the 21-year-old can help make up the goal deficit and keep Cardiff in the promotion race come May.

He told Wales Online: "Joe has huge potential, he's a smashing lad and we have high hopes for him.

"He was a surprise to many people when he first came to Cardiff in terms of how quickly he learned and progressed. He came on leaps and bounds.

"He will be involved heavily this season."

Mason scored 12 goals last season for Cardiff and opened the scoring in the Carling Cup final against Liverpool, but has yet to start a Championship match for the Welsh side this campaign.

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