Crawley Town lost 4-1 at Reading League One despite dominating all stats. Here is midfielder Bradley Ibrahim after the game
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00:00Brandon, that's a tough one to take isn't it? Because the lads have played so well out there, what did you make of the game?
00:04I think that we just have to handle certain situations in the game better and just be a little bit more responsible when we're defending.
00:10But I think there's a lot of positives. I think with the ball we're doing really well, we're creating a lot of chances.
00:14I just think we've just got to take a little bit more responsibility as players and just keep trying to trust the process of what they're asking us to do.
00:21I think we're going to get there in the end.
00:22Yeah, I suppose the word is frustration isn't it? Because we've played so well for such large parts of the game.
00:29How was the mood like in the dressing room after a performance like that?
00:32Because it seems like every week we're saying we're playing so well but we're still in the hunt to pick up points.
00:36Definitely frustration. But I think like I said before, to trust the process.
00:39What the gaffer is telling us to do is really good and it's clearly working.
00:43We're getting in the right areas, getting chances, we're creating chances.
00:46I think two times the ball cleared over the line. If it does go in, it's a totally different game.
00:50But I think as players you know what we have to do and I think we're going to take those steps.
00:55I suppose it is just looking at taking those positives because I think it speaks volumes doesn't it?
00:59When the opposition goalkeeper probably gets named man of the match.
01:02We've done pretty much everything we could today.
01:04As you said there, two chances cleared off the line, some incredible saves.
01:07So on another day that goes our way but we've sort of got to channel that haven't we and take that into some positive momentum.
01:14Definitely. I think that none of the boys are put away from what we want to do.
01:19We're definitely ready to keep pushing on, pick up points and I think that will be perfectly fine this season.
01:25Is it perfect now that we've got a game on Tuesday?
01:27Because as you say in there, the lads are obviously frustrated but we haven't got masses to change away.
01:33It does feel like the win is just around the corner.
01:35So is it a perfect time to be getting out there straight away?
01:38Yeah, of course. Obviously football is relentless.
01:40If you haven't got time to sulk or put your head down, you've got to be ready for the next game.
01:43I think in the changing room we're just preparing to go and prove that we can pick up points when the game is in this league.
01:48Yeah and the fans were excellent today weren't they?
01:51You showed your support at the end and I suppose the message then would be to stick with us
01:55because they can see how hard everyone is trying and how much we're all pushing in the right direction.
01:59Definitely, the fans are unbelievable. They always support us.
02:02They always stay to the end whether we win, lose or draw.
02:04We always do it together and all the boys together.
02:06We all respect the fans and we all want to keep pushing on for them.
02:10Looking at the stats, Crawley absolutely dominated everything today from possession to chances and goals.
02:15It's just frustrating that you can't quite get over the line at the moment.
02:18How do you think it is? Is it just waiting for it to click?
02:21I feel like obviously a new manager takes time.
02:23I think just us finding each other, just a little bit more composure in the final third.
02:27I think we're so close for it to finally gel, click like you said.
02:30I think we're really close to it happening.
02:32How have you found your time? You're getting more game time at the moment.
02:35How do you feel you're performing at the moment?
02:37I'm just trying to do what I can for the team.
02:39I love playing obviously. Being out there is the best feeling in the world.
02:41Hopefully I can keep pushing on.
02:44The standard of League One, how have you found it?
02:46Is it tougher than you thought it was going to be?
02:48League One is tough. It's a very physical league, interesting.
02:52I think a lot of the team is trying to play as well.
02:54It's a very good league.
02:56Results aren't going away at the moment, but how is the spirit in the squad?
02:59It seems like a team that's really gelled and got together.
03:01No, the team is very together.
03:02We never really pass the ball in the changing room.
03:04We always get our arms around each other.
03:06Once a mistake is done, it's done.
03:08We just take accountability and move forward.
03:10Excellent. Thanks, Crowley.