But so did Will Buckley and plenty of fans will have feared Bridcutt could prove a disappointment after an unspectacular debut at QPR.
But the 26-year-old probably needed that outing and put in a fine display as the holding midfielder against Hull, looking composed, strong and assured throughout.
Furthermore, Bridcutt and Tom Adeyemi, regarded as two similar sorts of players position wise, can evidently play in the same side with Adeyemi clearly relishing the licence to get forward, safe in the knowledge that the strong Sunderland loanee was sat just behind him.
Adeyemi already has two goals for the season now and should be looking to add a few more.