Poor lad couldn't feel his own feet, I wouldn't read too much into what he notices going on around him. Post match interviews are dodgy ground, Jones said that JFC and Gardner being out were the least of their problems compared to Niemi pulling his calf earlier in the day :)
Gave a good interview after the game, sounds genuine. Give him a go. Wouldn't say I was in the Jones In camp but compared to Hyypia I know who I'd rather have in charge of the team.