Mick McCarthy says South Wales derby win important for Cardiff’s momentum

'We knew how Swansea were going to play. The pride and bragging rights were at stake and I can see why the lads celebrated the way they did'

Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy instructs his players during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Liberty Stadium this evening. Picture Simon Galloway

Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy plans to use the momentum gained from their 1-0 South Wales derby victory over Swansea to propel them into the play-off picture.

The Bluebirds now sit four points outside the top six after Aden Flint’s early header clinched derby delight for McCarthy’s men.