After his decision to leave Plymouth for the Walkers Stadium, the extrovert boss became the first City manager in more than 50 years to win his first match in charge yesterday.

A 2-0 victory at Bristol City was an impressive introduction to life at his new club, and Wesolowski revealed Holloway made an impression as soon as he met the Foxes squad.

"Ollie's arrival has created a real buzz around the place and he's lifted everyone connected with the club," the 20-year-old Australian said.

"He has a positive attitude about life and the game, and we can only learn from that.

"His bubbly character and know-how has already rubbed off on the players.

"He was carrying out his team-talks on top of tables and is a real character - he got us really fired up.

"We were buzzing before kick-off and I had a feeling we'd go out there and get a good result.

"Bristol City are no mugs and were fourth in the table before kick-off, but we deserved the win and are already looking forward to tonight."

Crisis-torn Cardiff will be the opponents for Holloway's home bow this evening.

The Welsh club start the match just two points and three places below their hosts - but the intense pressure on Bluebirds boss Dave Jones is in stark contrast to the honeymoon still being enjoyed by his counterpart.

After last season's promotion campaign petered out, Cardiff were expected to challenge again but so poor was their start this season that Jones was reportedly set for the axe before Saturday's win over Ipswich.

Jones insists he can see off his critics to revitalise his team's fortunes.

"As a manager you have to deal with it because it's part and parcel of your life," he said.

"I have feelings and have to put aside some of the things said about me which are hurtful. Some of it is true, some isn't.

"However, I have been a manager and a player at the top level and I can deal with it."

Influential midfielder Joe Ledley suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's win and is a doubt for the match while Robbie Fowler is still unfit with a hip problem.