 He instead joined Cardiff City on non-contract terms, making his debut on 31 January 1997 in a 4–1 win over Fulham after returning from a short loan spell at Bath City.In his first season at Ninian Park, Rollo made seventeen appearances including playing in the play-off semi-final first leg defeat to Northampton Town.The following season, he scored his first professional goal during his career with a header against Southend United in the League Cup on 12 August 1997.