"For the first fifteen minutes, Accrington were the better team.We got one or two things sorted out and we looked strong and we were the better team in the second half.We got it all sorted out at half time and within seven seconds we were a goal down, the ball take a ricochet of Dave Challinor's face and the balls in the back of the net,but I'm really pleased for the lads, they stayed positive right throughout everything."

"One or two people made their feelings know today, and I have no problem with that.They have every right to do that.It's always nice when things come off for you."

"You have to stay positive, I've said it before that I'm a positive person, we've done it today and I'm really made up for the lads.Their goal went in and to be fair, it was a little harsh, but the lads dug in and they were excellent today."

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"The substitutions worked for us today.People can voice their opinions about it, but one scored and made the other goal and the other scored the second goal.I will get on with it, criticism is part of the job."

"Andy Mangan took his goal really well and it was a tough decision today.I was undecided whether to go with Glynn or Andy, but I stuck with Glynn and he put a great shift in.We got a good hour from Hursty, but with Mangy's pace, he caused them some problems in the last half hour."

"Andy also laid it on a sixpence for Nicky, and when it was coming down to him I was shouting to just head it in, but he volleyed it in and scored.Nicky is technically very good anyway.It looked like Cavanagh was going to equalise, but to be fair to Jim Provett he made a great save from the free kick earlier.There was nothing he could do with the goal, but his kicking today was excellent."

"John Coleman wasn't happy with our second goal because one of their players was lying injured in our box.Jim Provett kicked the ball out and we went up and got the goal from that. Colin said that he had fallen on him, but the lad was getting back to his feet.John was probably disappointed after the game and it's a reaction.The referee decides when play is stopped,We had this referee last year twice and I thought he was excellent today."

"The lads have gone wild in the dressing room and it's a millstone from around their necks.I'm pleased for them because they have worked so hard with the new things that we've brought in and implemented, hopefully we can build on this for Tuesday now."

"The Lincoln game will be a tough game, they have some good players, but confidence here is high now and we will use that confidence and take it into the game."