his thoughts on the
game...
"I thought first half we looked a bit... it was a sunny evening,
its an end of season game, you know? And to be honest I think they
could have gone in front. We didnt move the ball around quickly
enough and it was a bit disappointing first half. But in the second
half after wed had a chat to them at half time theyve come out
and played as they have in the last three or four games. Its not
got them the results theyve deserved in recent weeks but tonight
to be fair to them theyve come away and got a win."
on the second-half performance...
"To be fair there could have been a lot more goals from both sides.
Second half we were a lot tighter and got about the job. I told
them its not the end of the season and that theyre still playing
and will continue to play until the end of the season. And I think
theyve pulled their socks up in the second half and really
impressed me. We played right until the end and we created the
chances. Maybe we got a bit bogged down with how Fulham played
early on but we pointed a few things out to the players at the
break and I think they took it all on board."
on the influence of Johan Djourou, Justin Hoyte and Mart
Poom...
"Of course it makes a difference. Theyve all had first-team
experience and when these lads see the way Mart Poom, Justin
[Hoyte] and Johan [Djourou] apply themselves its great for them.
Its good for them, gives the side a bit of strength and they can
work off of that. At times we needed them once or twice tonight and
its nice for them to come along and play - but only when the
manger says. Im pleased with the way these boys have played all
year and I think we will see the benefit in coming seasons."
on the impressive return of Joe
OCearuill...
"It just shows the benefit of a loan period. Hes gone out to
Brighton, hes had league experience and you can see the
difference. Who knows for Joe whats in store for him? But hes
come back in and had a good return for us tonight."
on his expectations for the remainder of the
season...
"Ive put a bit of a demand on them as to what I expect over the
next three or four games and hopefully theyll come out and prove
to me they can do it. Hopefully, we can continue the way weve
played recently and also win a few more games too. Quite a few of
these lads have put in performances that hopefully, if they can
continue to produce, will force Arsène [Wenger] to play them in the
Carling Cup next season. And thats another progression in their
development for the Club."
Gooner coach on the recent
reserve game against Fulham..