Grimsby Town midfielder Scott Kerr describes the feeling in the Mariners' camp following Tuesday's FA Cup derby victory at Scunthorpe:
On beating the Iron...
" It was incredible – when the second goal went in it was an unbelievable feeling. The one thing I was disappointed about with the home game was that I didn't hear the roar of the crowd when we scored – I wanted us to score, just to hear that eruption, so it was nice to put that right. To get the winner, at the end where our fans were, was really special. To see the reaction of everyone, was fantastic. We showed great character to stay in the game and after we got that goal I thought we controlled the game."
On his assist...
" I must admit, I was feeling a bit of pressure as I was stood over the free-kick with all those eyes watching me – there was a fair bit of pressure to put a decent ball in. Thankfully I put it in the right area and Clayton got his head to it. To see the net bulge was fantastic. The set pieces are becoming a bit of a weapon. Since the gaffer put me on them, I think I've done alright with them. No disrespect to the balls that we play with in the league, but the ones that we've used in the FA Cup are proper balls so I get on with them better – they're definitely helping! It shows that if we can good deliveries in there, then we can be a real threat and score goals. We got a well-worked one at Tamworth and then again at Scunthorpe so it's becoming a useful weapon to have."
On team spirit...
" At the moment, training is brilliant and everyone is bubbly. Everything about the place is buzzing. The morale among the team is high and we're winning games – that's the main thing. I keep saying it but winning becomes a habit and it's about keeping that going for as long as possible. The side is more together now than it was at the start of the season and that's showing. Naming the same 11 for three games on the trot definitely helps because you get that continuity and you work hard for each other. The lads that have been coming on have also been doing well because they know they need to work hard and raise their games to get in the team, which always helps."
On the league...
" Looking at the league position, we're sat nicely with a game in hand so it's looking good. We've now got a couple of good games coming up which can push us away from that group behind us. It's all about getting promotion – it's nice to get a cup run but that's our bread and butter. Saying that, if you keep winning games, in whatever competition, then you turn up to places and just start winning without even thinking about it. We've got to keep our feet on the floor and keep a few of the lads' heads switched on because we've got a massive game at home on Saturday against Barnet, who are a really good side. Confidence is a massive part of it and the Scunny result will give us a huge boost of belief going into that game."
On his superb form...
" I had a slow start to the season after not having the best pre-season through niggling injuries. But ever since the Dartford game, I felt I've got better and better as the games have gone on. I'm enjoying my football again – both in training and in the games and that's been a big thing for me. I feel like I've still got more to give, even though I'm getting there, and I'll be doing all I can to try and get us that promotion."
On the second round...
" We've now got Northampton in the cup and no disrespect to them but they're struggling a bit in their league while we're flying in ours so they're not going to be looking forward to coming to Blundell Park. If we can play like we did against Scunny over the two games then hopefully we can get into the Third Round and pull out one of the big boys."
On the fans...
" They were magnificent at Glanford Park, as they were in the first game at our place. At Tamworth we had a great travelling support and it makes a big difference. Hopefully we can get a few more in for Barnet on Saturday and get the noise levels raised even more!"
