BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent was angry with his player's performance.

Clarets manager Stan Ternent said: "That was extremely disappointing. I thought we were lacklustre and we got what we deserved.

"The performance was very poor, as poor as we have been all season. We had too many players not playing anywhere near their potential or capability.

"The second half was a little bit better but not close to the standards we have been setting ourselves."

Blues boss Steve Bruce said: "I thought that for all the pressure they had, I can't remember our keeper having to make a save. There were not many clear cut chances in the game.

"We didn't want the first half to end and I was delighted with the response of my players, they were terrific out there.

"Defensively tonight they were absolutely magnificent, Darren Purse was magnificent and Michael Johnson was quality.

"We have got some huge games coming up, starting with tonight and then at Preston on Saturday but our destiny is in our own hands. It is usual for somebody to come with a run but there is still a long way to go.

"We are heading into a bit of form but if we can keep playing like that we will be in with a shout."