'I couldn't ask any more' says Warnock

Last updated : 11 February 2010 By Palace Reporter

"You can't ask for any more than that really," said Warnock after the match.

"I'm disappointed with the goal. They are already one of the best sides in the division, so to give them a goal gave them a lift. I was glad to get to half-time.

"But I thought we were super in the second half. I'm delighted with the effort we put in and you can't ask for any more from them.

"We lost two centre-halves [Claude Davis and Matt Lawrence] this morning. Johnny Ertl has not trained for two weeks and he ends up playing 90 minutes.

"But they'll take some stopping, will Swansea."

Swansea manager Paulo Sousa said: "It was important to win here against a difficult opponent.

"We are more mature, we are suffering pressure better and are more consistent.

"To win games, sometimes you need to be always strong and focused 100% on doing the right things, and that's what we've done here."

Sousa was delighted with Shefki Kuqi on his first full start.

He said: "I'm very happy. I wanted to bring him in at the start of the season, then tried a month before he arrived. He is someone who can come in and help us with different football and different characteristics."

Neil Warnock had the last word by having a little dig at Shefki's staying power

He said: "He always starts well at a club, so I'm sure he'll do well for a few months. We'll have to see.

"I never had a problem with Shefki. It wasn't his fault that somebody paid stupid money for him."