Pride Park post match reaction

Last updated : 29 May 2008 By Angus Muller

Steve Coppell

"I have got to look at things," he said. "It's too close (after the game) now. I have a huge affection for this club and I want to do what I think is right for this club.

"I thought if we had got three points here today it would be enough," he said.

"At the end of it all, you have to give huge respect to Roy (Hodgson) and Fulham. We wouldn't have been looking forward to going to Portsmouth today.

"I don't know how they have played but, whatever, Fulham had to go there and get a result and that was to their credit.

"The run they have had has been brilliant. Obviously, to say we are bitterly disappointed is a huge understatement.

"The dressing room is a very sad place at the moment and it's difficult to know what to say to ease their pain.

"I'm lost for words, there is no comfort in words at the moment. It is a bit of a numb feeling.

"We have brought some good stuff to the Premier League so it is a shame for it to end that way."

Paul Jewell

"I think it sums up the season, the players are not good enough for the club.

"The supporters are quite right to say they are not fit to wear the shirt because collectively and individually this season, we haven't been.

"I'm the manager so I'm part of that group but I know I've got the desire, the fire in my belly and the passion to have a good go at turning it around.

"Too many of those players haven't, it's as simple as that."

"You can't believe it really that a team (Reading) that's fighting for their lives, who are nervous and edgy would come and dominate a game here like they have.

"But they have, it's a complete embarrassment."