Southampton caretaker manager John Gorman admits his side were fortunate in their win over Bury in the FA Cup.
Saints caretaker manager admits his side were fortunate
Southampton caretaker manager John Gorman admitted his team were put to the test by League Two side Bury in their FA Cup clash on Saturday.
The Saints won the game 2-0 with goals from Andrew Surman and Grzegorz Rasiak sending them through to the fifth round.
Gorman conceded his side faced a tough game but was pleased with the outcome despite leaving it until 20 minutes from time to break the deadlock.
"Bury were tremendous, they worked hard, they broke very well and they were unfortunate, it was our day," said Gorman.
Proud
The caretaker manager is in charge of the team alongside Jason Dodd and admits it is difficult to focus when well-known managers are being linked with the role.
"I'm just going to do the best I can, with Jason, while we are here," he added.
"It's something I'm used to. I wanted to win today but I won't get the job - unless something happens and we go five games unbeaten.
"There was pressure on me and Jason today, it was a big game. Money is tight and we wanted to stay in the cup.
"But the manager and coaching staff of Bury can be very proud."
Performed
Bury's caretaker manager Chris Brass was left to rue the missed chances in what might have been a cup upset but insists he is pleased with his side's performance.
"You want to give a performance when you come on a stage like this, and we did," said Brass.
"You don't want to get hit for five, six, or seven, which Southampton are capable of doing.
"We had a free-kick which came off the post and Kelvin Davis made a great save from Richie Baker. And (Andy) Bishop had a good chance which could have set the nerves in.
"But goals change games and sadly it didn't go in."
