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The
Blues took a fully deserved 1-0 lead into the break, thanks to
Wright-Phillips' 16th minute strike, but did not get the much-needed
second until 77 minutes were on the clock, Craig Bellamy capping an
impressive debut with a well-taken goal from the edge of the box. The
visitors hit back to ensure a hectic end to the match, but overall the
Manager thought that the Blues were well worth their victory.
"We
have won games by a healthy margin, but I much prefer this way in
fairness! But we have now won three out of four in the Premier League,
which is the good consistent run that we have been looking for. We saw
a decent performance tonight and we got the job done.
"At 2-0
we should have seen the game out comfortably, but we suffered a couple
of injuries that affected our rhythm, then we were a little nervous
towards the end. That was understandable as we really wanted the points
to get into top 10. It could have been more comprehensive, but a win's
a win and we are delighted.
"I was really pleased with our
performance in the first half, the way we shifted it across the pitch
at times was excellent. The interplay between Robbie and Craig was very
encouraging, and Nigel linked things from back to front - two very
impressive debuts. Once we realise when to release Craig a touch
earlier, he will be key to how we play.
"Now we are in the top
10, and we don't want to drop out of it. That's the aim for the rest of
the season. We want to look ahead, not behind us, and we have the
quality to be confident enough in our ability to win more games."
Of Robinho, Mark added:
"He
missed training yesterday and I spoke to him this morning. He was clear
in his mind, and ready to play. After the initial few minutes of
speaking, I knew he was ready and that he wanted to play. I had no
qualms in picking him."
City have two injury worries with the trip to Stoke looming on Saturday lunchtime, but both look hopeful.
"Shaun
just got a kick when taking a shot on goal, Zaba cramped up in his calf
almost as soon as de Jong went off. We hope it is nothing more serious
than that, we'll check him in the morning," Mark concluded.
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