Morecambe's Derek Adams reaction to FA Cup exit after Chelsea hammering

Morecambe's Derek Adams reaction to FA Cup exit after Chelsea hammering  11/01/2025  Stamford Bridge, London, UK

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00:00Hi everyone, Derek Adams after today's game. If you want to ask a question, please raise your hands.

00:18What do you think of the match today? It felt like 5-0 was probably a bit harsh on the side in the first half.

00:25I thought that we started the game very well. We were in the 18-yard box many times in that first half.

00:32Probably a surprise to Chelsea. We could have probably done better. We were finding the final pass.

00:38We didn't and allowed Chelsea into the game. They were fortunate enough to get a penalty.

00:44Our goalkeeper made a great save from it and then they scored with a deflected shot late in the first half.

00:52We were really happy with the performance, especially in the first half.

00:57Do you think it would have been different if you'd got ahead or managed to get time in there?

01:01Yes, it could have been. They took on three substitutes at half-time which did help them.

01:09They've got the quality and the goals they scored in the second half from a distance were excellent.

01:18They're a very good side.

01:21Do you think the gulf between the Premier League squads and the lower league teams is getting bigger and harder to cause these upsets?

01:31Chelsea is a prime example, isn't it? The strength and depth they've got.

01:35When you take that our wage bill is just over £1 million and Chelsea have spent £1 billion,

01:40it doesn't take Einstein to work out that the gulf is huge.

01:45It's a huge gap between both clubs and it's only going to get bigger.

01:51I thought that our team acquitted itself very well. They enjoyed the occasion.

01:56We've obviously been here before in the FA Cup but the afternoon was great for our supporters

02:01because the last time they weren't here today they were and Chelsea have got undoubted quality.

02:08Any further questions?