Source: PA
Jones sets record straight on derby
Dave Jones insists he is under no illusions about the size of Sunday`s derby clash against south Wales rivals Swansea.
The Cardiff boss has been accused in the past of playing down the fiercely-contested fixture as just another three points, while not fully acknowledging the importance of the encounter, none more so than November`s 1-0 home defeat to the Swans after a mediocre display from his charges.
But Jones told Cardiff`s official website: "There are a lot of things that have been written about what I`m supposed to have said in the past about derby games. I`ve never played this fixture down - it`s how people interpret the things I say.
"Everybody at this football club knows how important derby games are, including me. Why? Because I`ve played in them myself. This game with Swansea is very important to us - there are three points on offer and we want them.
"No doubt about it though, it`s going to be a tough game. Our next game happens to be against our local rivals, but sometimes you do have to put things into perspective a little bit so as not to fall into the trap of playing the occasion.
"So yes, it`s about getting three points against another Championship opponent but we know derby games do have a different feel."
