Mick McCarthy is full of pride after his side’s heroics in sending Manchester United crashing to their first defeat of the season and the Wolves boss insists his side's place in the Premier League does not reflect their performances.
Suffering a last-gasp defeat at Bolton in midweek, McCarthy was left fielding questions on how he would raise his shattered side for the visit of a side yet to taste defeat.
McCarthy told the club’s official website: "I am very proud of the lads but I always am for the way they go about their job. "I was on Wednesday night as well even though we made a rick which cost us the game.
"I get a little bit tired of people asking about team spirit and morale and having to lift them up but again this performance shows everyone the character in the squad.
"My teams are built on team spirit but we've a bit more quality than just that.”In his 100th game as a Premier League manager, McCarthy watched his side fall behind to an early Nani strike before stunning United with two goals before the interval.
"We'd started great and with a good tempo and could have been 1-0 up but then Nani showed a bit of brilliance,” he added. "I guess a lot of teams may have capitulated especially after the disappointment in the week but it speaks volumes for the players to be honest."
George Elokobi and Kevin Doyle both headed home from set-pieces prior to the interval and set up a second-half in which Wolves defended doggedly to clinch their first win in four and their first victory over United since 2004.
"We've played well this season and perhaps not had the results we deserve,” added McCarthy.
"I always thought it was going to be a season of trials and tribulations and never for one minute thought it would be plain sailing and happy every weekend.
"But Saturdays like this make up for the disappointment from Wednesday."McCarthy who is 52 on Monday, also moved to praise defender Ronald Zubar who came under-fire on Wednesday for a poorly hit back pass which gifted Daniel Sturridge a debut goal and Bolton a 94th minute victory.
"I trusted him and picked him because I know what he is all about," said McCarthy. "You have to show faith in players and don't just leave him out for one aberration. "And what a terrific response from him after - I'm thrilled for him - we all love him and he's a terrific guy.”
Wolves now face a trip to the Emirates next week but will have one eye on tomorrow’s relegation six-pointer between West Ham and Birmingham, sides who accompany Wolves in the dreaded drop zone.
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