With 30 league games of the season gone, Cardiff City's League One destiny remains firmly in their own hands.
Despite the setback of having captain Ryan Wintle sent off after just 21 minutes, the Bluebirds put on a show with 10-men as they swatted aside Rotherham United last time out to maintain their grip on top spot.
It was their 12th league clean sheet of the season, more than any other side in the third tier, and it means they stay two points above Lincoln City and eight points clear of third-placed Bolton Wanderers - who have also played a game more.
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So it's fair to say the outlook continues to be bright for Cardiff under Brian Barry-Murphy.
The likes of Nathan Trott, Dylan Lawlor and Yousef Salech have deservedly earned praise for their efforts so far under the Irishman, while Wintle himself - his setback at Rotherham aside - has looked rejuvenated under the current coaching set-up.
But one man in particular appears to have gone under the radar somewhat - despite continuing to be a key cog under Barry-Murphy.
Joel Bagan has featured in all but one of Cardiff's 30 league games so far this season, and his 2,423 minutes of League One action is more than any other Bluebirds player this term.
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He has been pivotal to his side's impressive clean sheet record, although, such has been Cardiff's control in matches, the left-back has been afforded the luxury of being able to showcase his attacking talents on a consistent basis this term.
According to Opta, only Wintle (1,399) has made more successful open play passes than Bagan's tally of 1,293, but his total of 405 successful passes in the final third is the best in Cardiff's ranks.
His total of 25 successful crosses is also the best in the Cardiff squad and, again, only Wintle (eight) has bettered the 24-year-old's figure of five through balls.
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He also tops the pile for chances created, with 44 in total while four assists and a goal from left-back represents a more than welcome return for Barry-Murphy.
He has been a defender first and foremost, though.
He has made 45 tackles, the most in the squad, and is second behind Wintle when it comes to possessions won.
Left-back was perhaps the only area of concern for Barry-Murphy when it came to squad depth, typifying why the Bluebirds signed youngster Calum Scanlon on loan from Liverpool in the latter stages of the January transfer window.
But Scanlon faces a tough task when it comes to ousting Bagan from the starting line-up at present.
Like several members in the squad, Cardiff's young guns have benefited immensely from working under former Man City youth coach Barry-Murphy.
Even as early as mid-August, Bagan spoke of his desire to grow under the Cork-born head coach.
"From the first day he came in, there was a really refreshing feeling around the place," Bagan said.
"The thing that excited me the most about coming in was the experience he's had working with young players at Manchester City and Leicester.
"I've already learned a lot. Some of the details on the work we've had in such a short space of time is not something I've seen before.
"I'm really looking forward to how the rest of the season can pan out."
It's little wonder that Bagan had high hopes for the future, even just two months after Barry-Murphy was appointed as the club's new boss last summer.
To his credit, the left-back is repaying the faith shown in him by the head coach with the kind of consistency that has been pivotal in helping Cardiff maintain their place at the summit of the league table.
