"We executed our game-plan perfectly and the players did everything asked of them. The attitude on and off the pitch was first class. It was a pleasure to be a part of.
"Some teams in a new division, and 1-0 down after two minutes, might have crumbled but we didn't. We just got up off the floor and got on with it.
"In some ways it's a shame that the simcha break has come when it has, but I know my apple and honey will taste better after that performance.
"Thanks to Los Blancos too who are a good bunch of lads."