Paul Warne Reflects on Derby’s Disappointing Last-Minute Loss

Derby County head coach Paul Warne spoke with BBC Radio Derby’s Dominic Dietrich after the team’s narrow 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday. Paul Warne, manager of Derby County, expressed no criticism of his players, even after their last-minute 2-1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday at home. The Rams had maintained a lead for more than half of the game, but a stoppage-time goal from Jamal Lowe secured the win for the visiting team at Pride Park. Speaking to BBC Radio Derby, Warne stated: “Obviously it’s always about results and not the level of performance, I am disappointed on the result, I’m not on the performance in any way.” He continued, “I thought we were excellent, we created enough chances to win handsomely. However, that’s three home games on the spin now we’ve been excellent and got one point.” Derby’s promising start to the current season was largely attributed to their strong home performances, having secured five wins from their initial six matches at Pride Park. However, the team has since failed to win in their subsequent four home fixtures. Following the final whistle, some supporters of the Rams voiced their discontent, which Warne acknowledged. He commented: “I feel for the dressing room, the staff, the fans. I appreciate some people were frustrated with me at the final whistle but I don’t know what more we could do to win a football match.” Warne further added: “We have had plenty of chances, I’ve had members of (Sheffield Wednesday) staff , not apologising exactly, but respecting that we didn’t deserve that – I don’t think we did. We just needed that second goal.”