McStay: I felt like Mourinho

by Joe McHugh Ujpest Dozsa boss Willie McStay couldn't contain his delight as his side came from behind to beat Haladas 3-1.


The win lifted Ujpest into third place in the table trailing leaders MTK Budapest by three points with six games played.

Ujpest were behind until the 73rd minute when Peter Kabat equalised with McStay losing his cool when Foxi Kethevoama put his side in front.

The former Celtc coach admitted: "When the second goal went in I was off running down the track just like Jose Mourinho!

"It was a tough match and we worked hard to get ourselves level and then in front. With a break coming up for international football it was important to get the points.

MEANINGFUL
"Being back involved competitively with games every week is a great feeling. I enjoyed my job at Celtic working with players and developing them but it's good to have meaningful games at the end of the week be involved in.

"The move was a bit of a step into the unknown for me but I'm delighted that I took the opportunity.

"At half-time away to Steaua Bucharest I was walking across the pitch with Joe McBride. We were drawing 0-0 and I told Joe that this is what the game is about.

"We did really well against Steaua but just didn't have enough. It was a great experience and I wouldn't be surprised if they were to go far in the Europa League."

Ujpest have won three, drawn two and lost one of their opening six games to trail MTK and Fehervar with Debrecen sitting in fifth place with two games in hand.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Debrecen qualified for the Champions League last week where they were drawn in Group E alongside Liverpool, Lyon and Fiorentina.

The Champions League cash that will come their way should ensure that Debrecen retain the Hungarian title with McStay already feeling the effect in the transfer market.

The Ujpest boss explained: "I've put in bids for three different players but on each occasion we've lost out to Debrecen who've came in with bigger bids.

"We're looking for a striker and a left sided midfielder, hopefully we can bring someone in before the transfer window closes.


STUDYING
"There are a lot of good players in Hungary and it's great to get hands on and find out what's really happening rather than just studying coaching methods for a few weeks.

"The job is a big challenge for me but it's something that I've probably needed. It's different but enjoyable and I'd love to win something for the club."

Ujpest website

Hungarian league table

Evening Herald, Dublin