As Jones prepares to go head to head with the Swansea City manager at the Liberty today he knows that he is coming up against someone who has got his side playing well after what some would say was a shaky start.
The Swans are unbeaten in nine ahead of the local derby and Jones believes that he has done an excellent job in following Martinez after the Spaniards departure in the summer.
Speaking to the Western Mail, the Cardiff boss said “It’s no use bringing your medals out in front of the players because they are trying to shape their own careers
“It doesn’t matter what Paulo won in the game – you have to go and do it as a manager – so it won’t have any bearing on his players whatsoever. Except he’ll have a good experience of the game and he can bring his experience for his players’ benefit.
“Paulo found it difficult when he first went in, although you can’t even say they started off badly because the expectations were so high.” said Jones.
“But he’s imposed his style on the team and now they are doing really well.
“It’s never easy following someone who has done well at a football club because you have to continue things. You’ve got to maintain the standards and it’s difficult.
“But Paulo’s done well. they are on a fantastic run and he’s got the team playing full of confidence.
“Anyone who can get their side keeping the number of clean sheets they have in this division is doing well. As far as I’m concerned he’s done a very, very good job from the day he’s walked in.
“The games we had last year were hard and pretty tight. I don’t see anything different this time,” he said. “Swansea are a very difficult side to play against. They’ve had some good results, but both teams are doing well.
“We are scoring goals and they are not conceding too many. With the bragging rights up for grabs, all the ingredients are there for a typical derby game.
“We don’t expect any of our players to get carried away because they are all professionals and we set certain standards at this club.
“We start with a point and we want to make it three points.
“But I hope the fans enjoy the game and I know it will be a fantastic atmosphere with a lot of passion. I played in Merseyside derbies and this is right up there with them all.”
