Pompey ‘are a great team’, says merry Moore
DARREN MOORE praised the work of Danny Cowley and quality of his Pompey side – after handing them a thumping.
Moore’s Sheffield Wednesday claimed a
League One play-off spot with a come-from-behind
4-1 battering of the Blues at a sellout Hillsborough on Saturday.
Moore liked what he saw from his side and their supporters with a raucous pre-match atmosphere, but there was also praise for what he saw from the club he served as a defender.
The Owls’ boss told Yorkshire Live: ‘What I have liked since the start of the season is the mindset and character, not just in the players but even in the supporters. There is a transformation happening here and it continues to happen with moments like that.
‘It was agreat response from everybody and I think in the end we deserved the win after a difficult start.
‘I think Portsmouth are a great team. I think what Danny and Nicky (Cowley) are doing there you can see clear pictures. They caused us problems and looked a threat on the counter. ‘I thought we were good going forward but off the ball we kept the back door shut. Even when they did break away, we stayed resolute with our defending. ‘We got into our passes and rhythm and we got the goals. It was pleasing to see the boys come up with the goals.
‘It was a difficult one but credit to the players because they have been consistently getting better and performing better over the season.
‘It was fabulous. I was looking forward to the afternoon and it lived up to my expectations.
‘It was absolutely fantastic to see. Credit to all the fans. I really loved it. We have got to go again in the play-offs.’
Another player who impressed for Wednesday was former Blues loanee George Byers.
Moore added: ‘He was good. George was on loan at Portsmouth and I would imagine they have seen a complete transformation in terms of his performance this afternoon.’