Mick McCarthy disappointed Blackpool weren't able to take anything from Swansea clash
- Planet Sport writer
- 16 February 2023
Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy admitted his side were second best in the first half but was still disappointed their second half performance wasn't rewarded with at least a point.
A man down for over half an hour after the dismissal of Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino, the Tangerines cancelled out Matty Sorinola's opener through a Sonny Carey goal in the 70th minute.
But Sorinola's cross was turned into his own goal by Blackpool defender Callum Connolly three minutes later to give the Swans their first win in four league games.
McCarthy said: "It was a difficult first half and we found it hard to cope with them.
"They deserved their lead, but in the second half the lads were great.
"We have had another sending off, but I'm not going to be too harsh on Charlie. He's a young lad and he was just a bit rash. He was trying to win the ball.
"With 10 men, we have made a really good effort and got one back. Really, we could have got the second as well because we played well."
Blackpool have not won in the league since October 29 and they have 15 games left to pull themselves clear.
But McCarthy insisted: "The lads all care. We had our chances so I'm disappointed with losing here.
"We are bottom of the league, but there is no point in being miserable about it. We have got to keep looking up."
