Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:28 pm
Harris demands FA Cup response
Cardiff host League Two strugglers Carlisle United in an FA Cup third round encounter on Saturday, on the back of the 6-1 Championship thrashing at Queens Park Rangers.
Harris - who was highly critical of his players immediately after the New Year's Day defeat - did not spare himself and has relived the Bluebirds debacle.
"I watched the whole game again straight afterwards," he said, "and the first hour again yesterday.
Cardiff City suffered their heaviest defeat of the season at QPR on New Year's Day
"I just have to have clarity in my mind. You need to make calm decisions, it gives you reflection time and reflect on your own decisions. I am hugely honest about myself, team selection, shape, formation, tactics, subs. Everything.
"Did I make mistakes on the day? Yes. I am the first to admit I made mistakes. Did the players make mistakes on the day? Yes they did. I hope they would admit to them.
"Honesty is important in this game and where we are at, at the moment, honesty is vital."
The 42-year-old, who guided Millwall to two FA Cup quarter finals and played for The Lions in the 2004 final at the Millennium Stadium, is looking for an immediate bounce back against Carlisle, believing a good cup run can provide momentum in the league.
"Winning games is vital. Coming off the back of the disappointment we have had in the last league outing. Yes a huge focus will swing towards the derby, a huge game next week against Swansea.
"This is an opportunity for me to see more of the group. To see a reaction from the group, because I know I will get it against Swansea in a sold out Cardiff City Stadium. That's not an issue.
"I want to see a hunger and mentality in my group tomorrow."