Reaction to Local Derby

Last updated : 30 August 2005 By Editor
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Notts County manager Gudjon Thordarson praised his side's attitude after they scored twice in the last seven minutes to win 3-2 at Mansfield.

Thordarson said: "We didn't help ourselves as we had plenty of chances and conceded two goals. But from my point of view the most important thing was that we twice went behind away from home, kept going and managed to win the game. We showed fantastic commitment and I was pleased with the attitude of the players.

"At 2-1 down I didn't think we would lose - I always thought we'd at least equalise. When we did there was a lot of pressure on Mansfield and they were finding it hard to cope. The chances were there and I felt we could get a winner.

"We are three points clear at the top of the table but need to keep cool heads. It's very encouraging but there's a long way to go."

Mansfield manager Carlton Palmer was again unhappy about his side's defending at set-pieces and said: "I'm very disappointed. We've now conceded eight goals this season, which isn't good enough.

"Our general play is good but if you don't defend well at set-pieces you'll get beaten no matter what level you are playing at.

"I know we are a young side and still learning but we should have more points on the board then we have now and that's because we can't defend at restarts.

"The players must learn quickly because if we keep playing well and losing then confidence will get low."

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