Warnock proud of troops

Eagles boss pleased despite play-off exit

By James Pearson   Last updated: 13th May 2008

Neil Warnock

Warnock: Proud of effort

I'm proud my lads have shown what they can do.

Neil Warnock
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Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock was proud of his players despite their 4-2 aggregate defeat to Bristol City on Tuesday.

The Eagles were up against it following a 2-1 home defeat last weekend, but responded with a fine display at Ashton Gate.

Ben Watson's header forced extra-time, although it could have been so different had Watson netted a second half penalty.

Goals in extra time from Lee Trundle and Michael McIndoe eliminated Palace from the play-offs while booking The Robins a date at Wembley.

"Obviously it's disappointing isn't it," he told Sky Sports. "I'm glad we've played well.

"We didn't play well on Saturday. We didn't give a good account of ourselves. I knew we were better then that.

"17 minutes to go and we get the penalty. It's not his fault. I wouldn't have wanted to take it and then two great goals.

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"It was a good goal. I thought both goals were great. The penalty would have killed them. I thought they'd gone by then.

"I couldn't have been any prouder of my lads tonight. I'm glad we've finished on a high note.

"I think (Watson) and Tom Soares were magnificent, and Derry. They know they've been in a game tonight.

"I'm proud my lads have shown what they can do."

Warnock hopes Bristol City go on to secure promotion, although he was surprised he got man-handled following the full-time whistle.

"I wish them well. There are great fans, apart from the guy who thumped me on the way off. I wonder if the Football Association might fine him," he joked.