Henrik Pedersen said he wanted to look back at our recent upsurge in form rather than dwell on today’s 5-0 home defeat to Coventry.

Speaking after the Hillsborough reverse, Pedersen said: “We have had three good games before this and we have done all that we could to earn those points.

“Right now it is difficult, but in the big picture we have to look back on these games before today.

“We have to look at the big picture and be proud of the last few weeks.”

On the Coventry defeat, he reflected on conceding an early goal and a third just before the interval that was clearly offside.

He added: “The second half, it was difficult. Coventry are the best team we have played this season.

“We have to remember that we have to perform on the maximum level to get something.”