“I’ll be very surprised if Cardiff don’t go straight back up. If we finish a point behind them I’ll be well pleased,” said Molby who brings his Kidderminster Harriers side to Ninian Park on Saturday.

“I don’t know much about Bobby Gould, what he’s like as a manager or a coach?

“But what I do know is that with people like Billy Ayre and George Wood around you, you’ve always got a chance of success.

“They are really good footballing people you’d like to have inside your club.

“Billy was my No 2 at Swansea. I didn’t know him but he was highly recommended.

“He was everything people said he was - and more.

“He works very hard and knows the game inside out.

“Whenever Bobby wants advice, Billy will be there to give it to him - and a piece of his mind if he feels he needs to. That’s the way Billy is.”

Molby, who inspired Harriers to become Nationwide Conference champions in his first season in charge, wasn’t surprised when Gould took charge of team affairs.

“Once Sam Hammam bought the club I think we all felt there might be a change of manager,” said the former Liverpool and Denmark playmaker.

“It was unfortunate for Billy. But he’ll take it on the chin and get on with the job.

“Whether he’s No 2 at Cardiff or a manager in his own right he’ll do a super job.

“Don’t be surprised if Billy becomes a manager again somewhere, sometime. He’s got what it takes to be No 1.”

Molby’s men are intent on completing a winning double by breaking City’s undefeated record a week after ending Leyton Orient’s unbeaten run.

“Cardiff are now the only unbeaten side in Division Three. We would like to take their record but are well aware how tough it’s going to be,” he said.

“They are a good side with some big, strong physical players. They can also play good football if you allow them. It will probably be our sternest test so far.

“Sam Hammam has already spent a fair bit on team strengthening and looks likely to be spending more.

“Money doesn’t guarantee success but it certainly helps. Good luck to the people who spend it.

“It’s a case of being in the right place at the right time.

“We don’t have that kind of money at Kidderminster, although I could possible add to my 19-man squad if I find a player I feel could strengthen the squad.

“The chairman (Welsh furniture millionaire Lionel Newton) and I have built up a trust over the last 12 months.”

Molby is aware of the publicity surrounding striker Robert Earnshaw, a rising star Gould reckons could boost the Wales World Cup squad.

“Earnshaw has burst on to the scene and is keeping record-signing Leo Fortune-West on the subs’ bench. But competition is so strong he will have to play consistently well to keep his place in the side,” said Molby.