McCarthy said of the player last month
"Jeff Whitley has been a fantastic player for me. He's been terrific and he's been much-maligned at times. I just think it's time for a change, to move on and have someone new in the Premiership. But in this league he has been brilliant for me and I've said it to him.
"He's a terrific character and if someone in the Championship is looking for a player who drives people on, wins tackles and who is a great character, they will do well to sign him."
Nice words let's hope the tenacious midfielder can do the business for Cardiff after agreeing a 2 year deal.