Dave Jones felt Cardiff did not work hard enough as Barnsley boss Mark Robins hailed Daniel Bogdanovic.
Robins delighted to return to winning ways
Dave Jones felt Cardiff City did not work hard enough as Barnsley boss Mark Robins hailed match-winner Daniel Bogdanovic.
Barnsley secured a surprise 2-0 win at the Cardiff City Stadium as a brace inside the opening 12 minutes from Bogdanovic dented the Bluebirds' promotion hopes.
Though Peter Whittingham and Kevin McNaughton were both denied by the woodwork in the second half, Jones was not happy with his team's performance.
And the Cardiff boss was also disappointed at the manner of the goals his team conceded, branding them 'crazy'.
Lack of awareness
"We showed a lack of awareness defensively and they were crazy goals to give away," said Jones.
"Our passing and movement wasn't right and there was no sustained pressure.
"We played at too slow a tempo and one or two heads dropped, so welcome to the real world.
"The two central defenders were done by simple through-balls but the full-backs and midfield players are also responsible.
"They can look at fatigue as a reason but we are better than that and never worked hard enough."
Cardiff's perilous financial situation means they are unable to bring any players into the club on loan.
"I cannot bring anyone in to change things around so we have to suffer it and work even harder," said Jones.
Pleased
Barnsley had lost their previous three games in the Championship and Robins was full of praise for his players, in particular Bogdanovic.
"I always knew we were capable of winning matches, although we have been on a poor run lately," said Robins.
"I am pleased for the players and for the travelling support as we have taken them to the depths the last two away games.
"We knew we would have to defend as Cardiff have players who can score all over the field.
"Daniel Bogdanovic was excellent today and when he wants to compete he is a very intelligent player and it will be brilliant for the club if he continues like that."
