It wasn't just Richard who was feeling down; both teams were equally frustrated after today's match. The Blackburn players, in particular, looked utterly deflated. They slipped out of the stadium after the match, avoiding the cameras and completely bypassing the interviews.
The City players trudged off the field, their frustration equally palpable. In the players' tunnel, they faced the cameras, but most of them were too despondent to say much.
However, the local young talent, Joe Cole, was cornered by a reporter who insisted on hearing his thoughts about the game.
Joe Cole had been rather unfortunate this season. After finally getting some playing time in several matches last season, he had barely appeared since the new season began. Though he had been active throughout the match, making repeated attempts from distance, none of his shots found the target. They were either blocked by the opposition or sent soaring into the stands.
