Swansea content with Derby draw

Last updated : 03 October 2010 By BBC Sport

Assistant coach Colin Pascoe says he was satisfied with the 0-0 draw against Derby, despite seeing the end of Swansea's 100% Liberty Stadium record."It was a battle all over, they gave us a lot of problems," he told BBC Sport Wales. "We knew it would be tough."

Swansea missed the inspiration of leading scorer Scott Sinclair, who was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

"Cedric van der Gun came in and did great down the left. We were unlucky and could've sneaked it," said Pascoe.

"A draw was a fair result. It was frustrating for us but they had scored eight goals in two games and made it hard for us.

We want to be in the play-offs at the end of the season and that is the big prize for us

Swansea assistant coach Colin Pascoe

"You have to give Derby credit. They came here, worked hard and defended very well. They got blocks in and closed us down well.

"We did not create enough chances but they defended well.

"Obviously we missed Scott Sinclair and it is frustrating for him. He had a slight hamstring injury and we didn't want to risk it.

"Darren Pratley was the same with his shoulder. But we have two weeks to recover and that will be enough time.

"They should be fit for the next game. But I thought the players who came in did well.

"Everyone looks at the league table after 10 games and I think we have had a good start to the season.

"We want to be in the play-offs at the end of the season and that is the big prize for us."

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport