Lampard on his first experience as Derby boss, Mount and last minute Reading win
The verdict of the former Chelsea man after seeing his side win at Madejski Stadium
Jonathan LowReading FC Reporter
Updated 14:18, 4 AUG 2018
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Frank Lampard said winning his first game as a manager in the final minute was up there with the finest moments in his career.
The Derby boss saw his Derby County side defeat Reading 2-1 at Madejski Stadium thanks to a late header from Tom Lawrence.
The goal sparked delirious scenes on the touchline with Lampard as the Rams made the perfect start to their Championship season on Friday night.
Here is what Lampard had to say post match.
On the result
"It was an interesting start! It's great for us - that's what I am back in the game for.
"I'm fully aware it won't happen every week but those feelings are incredible.
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"Make no mistake we didn't deserve to win the game and there were lots of things for us to improve on but that's normal.
"We are a side in a slight transition but let's not take away that feeling. You could see from the celebrations at the end how much that means to us all."
On the winning feeling
"It's hard to compare that [winning as a player and manager] but that's right up there with what I've done in my career – in terms of the moment.
"I don't want to get carried away because I know it can't be like this every week. But that moment was fantastic.
"You work hard, feel a responsibility for the team you put out and on your first game I feel fortunate it went in our favour.
On Mason Mount
"Mason has got great quality and great energy and he is going to get better and better.
"He's a young player who wants to shift the ball and take shots.
"You get a slice of luck and it goes into the top corner and the keeper should maybe do better but it was great. It got us back in the game."
On the game
"We have to stay level. I'm level deep inside. I'm happy with the last second winner but there's lots for us to do.
"Reading came at us early on. They were very organised and they didn't allow us to play our game. They caused us to be too slow on the ball.
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"That's what we tried to say at half time. It wasn't the end of the world but we needed to quicken up our game and show more urgency. And we did that.
"Character-wise, it was a massive plus. But there's definitely still work to do."
On the hype around him
"I understand the pressure that comes with it - I'm not silly. It's my first job and a big one but I am pleased to get the first game out of the way.
"The reality is - for all the hype - I will get judged when the dust settles. I will be judged on results and performances.
"I am pleased the first one is done but now it's back to work."
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On being on the touchline
"You live it on the touchline - you see things you want to affect but can't always do that.
"I knew it wasn't going to be plain sailing - people were saying Derby are strong favourites but it doesn't work that way.
"I enjoyed it at the end and that 90 minutes is what you work all week for.
"I can't say I won't lose that calmness at certain times. I am competitive but I am not a jump up and down person."
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