Derby Gave Us 'A Kick Up The Backside'!

Last updated : 20 September 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Nicky Butt: "You would think we would have had the players to have been able to cope with what Derby threw at us.

"The game was a bit of an embarrassment. No disrespect to Derby, but they're not one of the top guns.

"We can't dwell on losing for too long. We have to move on and show how good we are at the weekend.

"It's going to be a test of our character on Sunday. I'm sure all the former Newcastle boys will be desperate to prove a point.

"But we have enough quality in our team and hopefully this (the defeat by Derby) will be the kick up the backside we need."