“I've turned up for work as usual this morning and I don't know where these stories come from".
Jones gave his squad a week off to recharge their batteries before the league action kicks in again next weekend with a trip to Palace. City entertain Southampton at Ninian Park three days later.
Jones himself spent a few days in Dubai where he said he bumped into Michael Chopra. The players were encouraged to get away and have now returned to full on training.
City are with Joe Ledley, Paul Parry and Neil Alexander. All three are still with their respective international squads. Kevin McNaughton is injured and faces a lay off of upto 6 weeks.
Tickets for the game at Selhurst Park this Saturday can be purchased from the ticket off on 0845 3451400 and the home tickets for the Southampton game can be purchased at the same number or via the internet at the online ticket office (there is a permanent link to the online ticket office via the messageboard).