Kenwyne Jones blames himself for enforced rest

KENWYNE Jones intends to learn from his mistakes as he admits he only had himself to blame for the frustration of a three-game suspension following his sending off against West Ham.

Jones' red card against the Hammers almost a fortnight ago was only the second time he has been sent off in his career, and the powerful Sunderland striker denied he has any problem controlling his temper after he was dismissed for shoving Herita Ilunga.

Jones is still irritated by the West Ham defender's reaction to his push but is more determined to move on from the incident as he prepares to sit out another two games in the stands. Although harshly treated by the match officials, he acknowledged he should not have raised his hands.

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