But former Potters star Seyi Olofinjana equalised with a curling effort before Stoke's Abdoulaye Faye saw red.

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Kevin McDonald hit back for Scunthorpe from 18 yards before Dany N'Guessan converted Jon Forte's cross, but Seyi Olofinjana settled Cardiff nerves.

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Hull completed their first summer signings on Thursday by bringing in midfielder Seyi Olofinjana from Stoke and Villarreal striker Jozy Altidore on loan.

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The Bluebirds' Seyi Olofinjana thought he had equalised when he drilled the ball past Adam Federici but the Nigerian international had already been flagged offside.

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Seyi George Olofinjana hit the winner in the 87th minute after he raced on to Freddy Eastwood's through ball and coolly chipped keeper Luke McCormick.

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Stoke had at least threatened after the interval, and Seyi Olifinjana's 20-yard shot brought a fine save from Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson, with Ricardo Fuller steering the rebound wide.

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As well as the surprise capture of Wales captain Bellamy, midfielders Jason Koumas, Seyi Olofinjana and Danny Drinkwater have all arrived for the season on loan from Premier League teams.

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But Ramsey's arrival adds further expectation for the Bluebirds boss to secure promotion to the top-flight this season as Ramsey would join a star-studded squad that includes Craig Bellamy, Jay Bothroyd, Michael Chopra, Peter Whittingham and Seyi Olofinjana.

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He first waved away Villa appeals when Seyi Olofinjana appeared to bundle Agbonlahor to the ground, but seconds later was pointing to the spot at the other end, after Delap was clipped by Laursen as he turned tightly.

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