Jones v Martinez

Last updated : 04 April 2009 By Michael Morris

Both managers have been speaking ahead of tomorrow's masive Live TV derby at Ninian Park. Will the atmosphere be a factor Dave Jones was asked?

"Ninian Park and the atmosphere around the stadium is always a factor," he said. "There is an edge to the match tomorrow because it is a derby game.

"The passion and emotion will come from the supporters. Our players know they must keep their heads.

"There is pressure, of course, but it's not just on Cardiff City. There is pressure on both sets of players. We both need to take three points.

"If we play at our best we are a match for anybody in this division.

"We will go out in a professional manner, while Cardiff City fans will behave in the correct manner, as they have for many, many seasons now. The supporters are important to us over the remaining matches. They have been superb all season."

Roberto Martinez is being upbeat about his sides position and play off chances but he must know that defeat at Ninian Park will seriously dent their hopes of a top 6 place.

"As far as I am concerned, we are in a great position with six vital games ahead of us - all the ingredients to be very excited," said the Swansea boss.

"You can compare the South Wales derby with many others, but we are not beaten in many aspects and that's something to be proud of.

"The last two meetings have had everything. They have been very tense, a great tempo, sendings-off, great phases of play, good goals and the intensity big derbies should have.

"Now, with six games to go, you add the importance of the derby and the importance of every game at this stage of the season and you see it is a massive game for the right reason."