Tough one to accept, says 'angry' skipper

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Guimaraes played down suggestions that some players weren't aware of just how much the derby meant.

“We spoke a lot about it, so everyone came here and knew exactly what it meant for the fans,” he said.

“The whole message in the changing room today was do it for the fans and we didn't. It's so embarrassing for me and frustrating because we know we have a better team than them. It's clear for me.

“But we didn't perform like a better team today. It makes me feel angry. I have to be very worried about my words because I'm very angry with the performance.

“We missed that consistency, that is clear. That was not there, the mentality is not there. We have to go again on Wednesday and put the club in the semifinal.”

The Magpies skipper also admitted the defeat could potentially result in a backlash from the fans.