Aaron Ramsey spoke to the press after our final game of the 2024/25 against Norwich City.
There were 1,242 Bluebirds in the away end, with Ramsey beginning by praising their support.
“They’ve been unbelievable and I think they’ve really bought into the boys over the last few weeks and the performances that they’ve produced.
"I can’t thank them enough for that. It’s a lot of effort for them to come up here today and support us. We appreciate every single one of them doing that and making that journey.
"Thank you again to them and they’re going to be a huge part of us bouncing back as a Club."
City fought back in the contest with two goals from Yousef Salech, who ends the campaign with nine goals for the Bluebirds.
“I was really happy with the way we started the game," Aaron continued. "We were on the front foot, caused them a few problems and had chances. We could have been one or two goals up, but then there’s the sending off and these things happen. All of a sudden, you find yourself 2-0 down.
"Then, it’s about trying to readjust and sort things out. Once we did that, we had more control, pressed their 10s better and had a threat on the counter-attack as well. I can’t fault the boys’ effort today, it was phenomenal. For them to take on all the information that we wanted them to, especially at half-time, it speaks volumes about how far we’ve come in a few weeks.
"When you’re 3-1 down and you have seven players in their box, all sprinting back to clear danger or make an interception, that’s the culture and the habits you need if you’re going to be a serious team and bounce back.
“The message at half-time was that we go on and try and win this half. We moved to five at the back, but we still wanted to cause a threat. They’re a good team and they have some really good players.
"For us to produce a performance like that with ten men, it speaks volumes. I’m really proud of the boys today."
U21 defender Ronan Kpakio earned his first league start for City, while there were also league debuts for Dylan Lawlor and Tanatswa Nyakuhwa.
Aaron concluded: “The Academy has so many talented players and it’s about creating that pathway again. For them to come on today, I thought every one of them were superb.
"Some of them looked like they had been there doing it for ages, so it’s a very proud day for them and it’s just a glimpse of the players we have in store and available next season.”