Mick happy to win and happy to get players back on the pitch.
Mick McCarthy
“It’s always nice to win. Of course if you get beaten in pre-season you come away saying ‘it’s not that important’, but it can be.
"Having lost on Tuesday night to a really strong Southampton team, it was good to get some players back; Sean [Morrison]’s had some time.
“Sean was never going to play the full 90, that would’ve been ridiculous. Although, when I shouted at him he did look over his shoulder to somebody else, he knew full well who I was talking to!
"Getting Rallsy back on the pitch was great too, and what a goal he scored. What was pleasing is that we didn’t just cross it, we kept the ball and it ended up in the back of the net. Joe’s been very good in pre-season.
“As for the other goal, Ryan Giles’ cross for Mark Harris was top class. Sparky’s done really well in pre-season, he made his run across the near post, I’m pleased for him and the way that we scored."
Joe Ralls
“It would have been good to have it next week (my goal),” he told cardiffcity.co.uk. “But it’s always nice to get a goal as it was the first real start for me back with the fans.
“We scored two good goals, created a lot of chances and I’m sure the fans enjoyed being back in the stadium and seeing the boys.
“We wanted to treat it like a proper league game and get a win to make sure we’re going into next week with good momentum.
“We’ve still got things we need to brush up on. But it was a good win to take us into next week. We’re ready; the Gaffer’s got the whole squad ready.
“We’ve got new faces around the place, with the new signings and youngsters coming in. The core is still here at the Club, with lads that have been here a long time, so it’s a good blend. A lot of those young boys have been getting valuable experience and it’s a good learning experience for them.”