training session, he returned to the ground where he committed suicide. With FA Cup commitments, the side played only one further league match in January, losing 2–1 to Stoke. This defeat left Cardiff nine points behind second placed Blackpool by the end of January. With their hopes of promotion fading, the board sanctioned further sales to raise funds with a triple transfer involving John Jennings, Joe Hillier and Warren all moving to Middlesbrough for a combined fee of £8,000. Stewart was afforded a small portion of the money and signed Ralph Williams from non-League side Colwyn Bay for £800. The new signing made his debut in the club's following game as they lost 1–0 to Bradford City. The second South Wales derby of the season was held on 8 February as Swansea, who were bottom of the Second Division at the time, recorded a 1–0 win. The match also saw the debut of 17-year-old Leslie Jones for Cardiff who would keep his place for the remainder of the season. He helped the side to their first win since December on 15 February, defeating Blackpool 4–2 at Ninian Park. Both Williams and George Blackburn scored their first goals for the club during the tie. The fixture proved to be the start of a seven match unbeaten run for the side that continued with a 2–2 draw against Barnsley on 22 February with Williams scoring a brace. Three victories were secured at the start of match: consecutive 2–0 wins over Bradford Park Avenue and West Brom were followed by a 1–0 victory over Tottenham. The unbeaten run continued to the end of March with two more fixtures; Williams adding a further three goals during a victory over Millwall and a draw with Southampton. Their unbeaten run came to an end on 5 April with a 4–1 loss to league leaders Oldham. Cardiff's form deteriorated in April; after a 1–1 draw with Nottingham Forest, they lost three of their next four games and failed to score in each defeat. Their only win was a 2–1 victory over Reading with goals from Williams and Davies. In the final game of the season, Williams added a hat-trick in a 5–1 win over Bury. Cardiff finished the season in eighth position, 11 points behind the last promotion place. Partial league table Match results Key In result column, Cardiff City's score shown first H = Home match