The relentless Albion attacks opened up the Cardiff defence again just before the hour as Bednar's presence created an opening for Dorrans but with a clear sight of goal and from 15 yards out, the Scotsman skewed his left-foot shot wide.

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But it left an awkward legacy of stubborn inflation, messy local-government finances and skewed investment.

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