The international break looks to have come at the perfect time for Cardiff City, who now have some added time to name Mick McCarthy's successor ahead of their next set of Championship fixtures. 

Sky Sports commentator David Stowell has suggested whoever takes charge has a responsibility to help the Bluebirds climb up the second tier table and there are plenty of names in the running despite Chris Wilder taking the Middlesbrough job on the weekend.

Former Newport County boss Michael Flynn looks to be the frontrunner and was spotted in the stands for Cardiff's 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

The Yorkshire Post have reported that despite links to Flynn, Barnsley are likely to look abroad once again for their Markus Schopp replacement, which would seem to boost the Welsh club's hopes of landing him should they move for him.

Caretaker boss Steve Morison has done his chances of taking charge permanently no harm over the past few weeks – ending the club's long losing run and taking four points from three games.

The 38-year-old suggested after the win against Huddersfield that he was loving the experience but did not know if he would be given the job full time.

Former Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock, who was sacked by Middlesbrough after their draw with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, left the door open to stepping right back into management in a recent interview and so may be interested in returning to the Welsh capital.

Finally, there is ex-Cardiff player Craig Bellamy, who was contacted about the job last time it was vacant 10 months ago and has been touted as a potential contender but there has been nothing concrete to suggest he is being considered this time.