Manager's comments after Reading draw at Stamford Bridge

Last updated : 28 December 2006 By Angus Muller
"It was interesting the way the game developed. I thought it was stagnant for long periods of the first half.

"We had a defined gameplan and the players stuck resolutely to that. I think 1-0 down is a precarious position to be in put we really pushed on.

"There was a real determination in the dressing room. The players were very positive and the momentum was with us for the second half.

"Once we got back in I thought we might have gone on to win the game. We had a bit of fortune for the second goal. We are pleased with the point. We haven't played well recently."


Jose Mourhino

"That was a fair result. We did enough to win because we scored two goals and could have scored more.

"I don't think I can complain about the players. For example the game at Wigan was easy but we made it hard for ourselves. Yes, I had reason to be unhappy with them then.

"But here, no because Reading made it difficult for us. When the opponents do well and create problems, you can't complain, only praise the opposition.

"They got a point at Stamford Bridge. Of course we want to win every game and we are never happy to draw, but there is no criticism aimed at my players because they did the best they possibly could."