Tom Heaton came through the ranks at Manchester United before numerous loan spells away from Old Trafford, including 24 appearances for Cardiff City in 2008/09.
In 2010, he completed a permanent switch to the Welsh capital, but often found himself warming the bench.
Last season, Heaton made a name for himself by saving two penalties against Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup semi-finals. Ultimately he had to settle for a runner-up medal despite denying Steven Gerrard from 12 yards when the final, against Liverpool, was decided on spot-kicks.