Source: PA
Davies rues Scunthorpe setback
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies was left rueing a missed opportunity after watching his side squander the chance to go second in the Championship with a shock 1-0 defeat at Scunthorpe.
The only goal came after 19 minutes when Chris Dagnall and Forest full-back Chris Gunter challenged for the ball and it finished in the net.
"We've given a goal away from naive play, stupid play, and we talked about that before the game," said Davies. "Then we spend the rest of the time controlling possession and having many chances, but it just seemed as if it was one of those nights where it didn't quite go for us. We hit the crossbar as well.
"In the end the opening 35 minutes or so really cost us dearly because we did not come out and play the surface or the surroundings and Scunthorpe were scrapping for everything. We have got to realise that this is a missed opportunity."
Despite the surprise defeat, Davies praised the attitude his side showed - which he believes will be vital in the Championship run-in.
"You can never question their commitment, but they are young and they've got a lot to learn at times - and we've seen that here," said the Scot. "What is required between now and the end of the season is a mental character and that is what will decide whether you win or lose things."
