Throughout a tough first season at Ninian Park, the former West Brom and Birmingham City centre-half emerged as a beacon of leadership and reliability as the Bluebirds flirted with the play-offs.
Now he has a new focus - Barnsley at Oakwell on August 5 at 3pm.
Though before he reaches the season's opener, Purse must go through what he admits is his least favourite time of the year, albeit as a member of a squad which he believes is fitter and stronger than it has ever been since he came to the club.
'Pre-season training arrgh!,' said Purse, after I asked him how preparations are going."
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