Clough praises Rams' determination

13 January 2010 09:26
Clough questioned the desire of his players after their 4-1 Championship defeat against Scunthorpe on Saturday, their third straight home loss.[LNB]Although the struggling Rams were unable to produce a rousing display against League One promotion-hopefuls Millwall, they avoided a further setback after coming from behind to draw 1-1 after extra-time, with Steven Davies cancelling out Steve Morison's opener.[LNB]Stephen Bywater saved Millwall's second spot-kick, taken by Danny Schofield, and Davies, Robbie Savage, Chris Porter, Gary Teale and Dean Moxey all scored to send the Rams through.[LNB]Derby will now face Doncaster or Brentford in the fourth round and Clough was pleased with the attitude of his players, who attracted a crowd of just 7,183 - the lowest ever attendance at Pride Park.[LNB]The former Burton boss said: "I thought there was certainly grit, there was determination and at times in difficult conditions there was some reasonable play.[LNB]"I thought there was an awful lot of honesty and endeavour not to lose a football match tonight.[LNB]"Over the 90 minutes we created a few chances at least and if any one of them goes in - Stephen Pearson had a one-on-one early on, (Chris) Porter has nearly broken the bar and a couple of balls have flashed across the goal - we would have probably won it in normal time.[LNB]"When you're on the back of three home defeats, we need something like that. Having gone 1-0 down we've clawed it back.[LNB]"Millwall are exactly what we thought they were, a very well-organised side and over the two games they were a major threat from set-plays.[LNB]"I think I was very, very pleased with their determination, but it won't be just tonight, it will be every single game, that is what we've told them."[LNB]Millwall boss Kenny Jackett urged his players to bounce back from their exit from the competition and ensure they finish in the top six in League One.[LNB]He said: "It's disappointing because we scored the first goal, which is always going to be vital.[LNB]"It's frustrating not to hang on but it was a good performance and there were a number of positive things to take out of it.[LNB]"I can't criticise Danny Schofield, it was a well struck penalty but Bywater has read it and made a good save.[LNB]"The FA Cup is over, but we have to get on with our league campaign now. We will do everything we can to get in the top six and there can be no hangover from this."[LNB][LNB][LNB]

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