Mowbray hails Turgott response

Coventry boss Tony Mowbray believes match-winner Blair Turgott took a big step in his career following a 1-0 win at Peterborough.

The England youth international climbed off the bench to hit his first Coventry goal to seal a 1-0 win and earn maximum points at play-off chasing Peterborough. Turgott slotted past Peterborough goalkeeper Ben Alnwick in the 70th minute after a shot from fellow replacement Sanmi Odelusi had spun up into his path off defender Shaun Brisley and that proved enough to secure City a third successive away win. He also laid on a late chance which the stretching Dominic Samuel could only steer against the outside of a post, while Odelusi looked unlucky not to be awarded a penalty after going down under a Brisley challenge. Mowbray said: "I had a long chat with Blair at the start of the week. He asked me if he would get a chance, but I must admit I have found myself questioning his desire. "He needs to impress his new manager and he hadn't done that previously, but he reacted superbly to what was said and got an important goal for us. "Young footballers like Blair with a bit of talent have to work hard and fight for their club to become top players. "I'm delighted with the result although it was not much of a spectacle. Both teams were as bad as each other on a windy day and a bobbly pitch. "I will certainly take the three points in our position and we still need to win two or three games to make sure we stay in this division." A shot from Peterborough skipper Jack Payne, which was deflected wide, was the only noteworthy effort of a dismal opening half. The introduction of Peterborough's new loan signing Luke Williams at the break livened up the play-off chasers and he saw a fierce half-volley beaten away after another Payne effort had hit the side-netting. Luke James also tested Coventry goalkeeper Lee Burge from a tight angle, but it was an afternoon of frustration in front of goal as Peterborough's caretaker boss Dave Robertson suffered only his second defeat at the helm. He said: "On reflection we knew it would be a tough game against a team fighting for their lives at the other end of the table. "Coventry got a bit fortunate with the manner of their goal, but their lad was on hand to take it. "We out-shot them and out-crossed them, but we didn't have that bit of quality to put the ball away. "We had a right go at it and the lads gave me everything, but we are all disappointed with the outcome. "The important thing now is they need to pick themselves and each other up to re-focus for the remaining seven games."