Dave Jones has been accused of underselling the Welsh derby clashes - a claim that he denies

The Cardiff City manager has only once tasted victory over Swansea City and that has led to criticism from his supporters and the media alike that he doesn't seem able to get his side motivated for the games.

But as he prepares to face the Swans for the second time this season, he denies that claim and told Wales on Sunday “Everybody at this club knows how big derby games are, including me because I’ve played in them. It’s very important to us – there are three points on offer and we want them.

“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 against the occasion.”

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