Pearce answers critics as Forest seal unlikely win


Nottingham Forest's Jamie Paterson (R) celebrates scoring a hat trick with team mate Henri Lansbury (top) during their FA Cup third round soccer match against West Ham United at City Ground in Nottingham January 5, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - Under-pressure Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce shrugged off scathing criticism of his management as sour grapes after his side's 2-1 win at high-flying local rivals Derby County in the English (second-tier) Championship on Saturday.

A stoppage-time strike from Ben Osborn secured an unlikely victory, Forest coming from behind to secure their first victory since November and stem the tide of four straight defeats.

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