“No time to dwell” – Irvine urges response with season on the line | OneFootball

Speaking after the 1-2 defeat against Mainz 05, St. Pauli captain Jackson Irvine acknowledged the disappointment but stressed the importance of moving forward quickly:

“Every game you lose is tough, but we have no time to dwell on these results. We have two matchdays left to fight and that's what we have to concentrate on.”

Irvine also pointed to a positive aspect late in the game, highlighting the impact of the substitutes and the increased intensity in the closing stages:

“The subs gave us more energy in this match – we have to be more brave, we tried in the second half, hopefully it will work out better in the next game.”

Despite the frustration, Irvine echoed a similar message of unity within the squad, refusing to single out individuals for criticism:

“I don't want to criticize anyone, I know everyone is giving it their all – we just have to bring the energy from today's final ten minutes from the beginning in the next game.”

With just two matches remaining, Irvine’s message is clear: belief and intensity must now define St. Pauli’s fight to avoid relegation.