Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones says that having his old club Southampton come to visit on Saturday (12:30 GMT) does not any provide extra motivation for a victory.
Jones managed the Saints in the Premier League for just three months before being sacked, joining up with the Addicks the following year.
However, Jones’ mind is fully focused on his current club and what their fans can bring to the game, with Charlton currently enjoying a more fruitful season than the visitors.
“We are really looking forward to the game,” Jones told BBC Radio London.
“Not because it’s Southampton, not because it’s an ex-Premier League side, but because it’s the next league game where we play at The Valley with an excellent crowd.
“There is an ambience in there that is conducive to win games and that’s what we have at The Valley.
“It was a tough place to come, a tough place for home players to play but we’ve harnessed it well. We’ve got players who can handle the atmosphere, that the fans can relate to.”
Listen to the full interview with Jones and more Charlton Athletic content on BBC Sounds.
