 Pearce and McFarland embrace after the game |
Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland hailed his side's 2-1 Carling Cup win over Manchester City but also had consoling words for opposing boss Stuart Pearce. He said: "Obviously I am delighted with the win but on nights like this I also feel for Stuart Pearce.
"There is a lot of pressure on him. He is at a big club and he has to turn the situation around. I wish him luck.
Pearce, who is not blaming anyone but himself, said: "I will not bury my head in the sand, I will come out fighting."
He added: "The first one who takes the flak is me. When I walk away, I am the one who should take the criticism, not the players.
"They gave me everything on the pitch but as you would expect they are bitterly disappointed.
"I feel as though we are working hard but we need to work a little bit harder to try and instil some confidence in the side.
"I still have belief in these players. We have good quality players in our dressing room and we have had bids in the summer which prove it."
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