Ollie Tanner: Cardiff boss Erol Bulut tells winger to lose weight

Previous Cardiff managers have questioned Tanner’s fitness, including Steve Morison who signed the winger from Lewes.

But Morison and his successors also saw that the player – who was sent on loan to York during the 2022-23 season – also has real talent.

That was abundantly clear when Tanner came off the bench to score a brilliant goal against Swansea last year, cutting inside from the right wing and rifling a low left-footed strike into the far corner.

Such moments have been few and far between since then.

Tanner did offer a timely reminder of his qualities last Sunday though, when he hared down the right and pulled the ball back for Robinson to sweep in a first-time finish, earning Cardiff a valuable draw in last weekend’s south Wales derby.

“If he concentrates, trains well and takes care of his life, he will give good performances,” said Bulut.

“Every player needs to take care of their private lives, not just at training and then it’s finished. It’s 24 hours a day, you must take care of yourself.

“Younger players are a little bit different to experienced players but they must learn from the experienced players. Professional players don’t just play on a Saturday or Sunday, it continues with food, with resting, with taking care of your body. Every day you have to be ready.”