Hull City boss Liam Rosenior told BBC Radio Humberside:
"We are still in the hat. We're disappointed not to win but delighted with a lot of individual performances, some players really grasped the opportunity.
"Matty Jacob was outstanding. He's going to play more games if he plays like that. He was fearless. Some took their opportunity and some didn't. I learned a lot.
"I felt we were by far the better team. We create opportunities and have one v one moments and arrive in the box but we need to be more ruthless. Maybe I am putting pressure on myself but we need to be a top-six team.
"This club gave me an unbelievable memory of my life where we went on a cup run and I'd rather be in a cup, you deal with the games that you play. Fortunately, because of the performances of Andy Smith and Harry Vaughan, and Matty Jacob, I know I can rely on those younger players."
Birmingham City interim boss Steve Spooner told BBC WM:
"It's very disappointing to concede at any time but when you are that near to the finishing post it's not a nice way to draw.
"I feel particularly sorry for the players because they have given absolutely everything. They have listened to what we have asked of them tactically and have applied the game plan excellently. The players showed immense character.
"We might have been 2-0 up in the first half and that looks a very different game. I'm encouraged and buoyed by the level of commitment and how resolute, determined and resilient we looked. It was a very pleasing performance.
"The defensive unit looked very good. I thought we were going to get over the line but it wasn't to be.
"It's been tough this week, but it's been enjoyable. If the new manager is in Monday, that's great, if he's not we'll look after the players again, pick up where we left off and carry on working."
"We are still in the hat. We're disappointed not to win but delighted with a lot of individual performances, some players really grasped the opportunity.
"Matty Jacob was outstanding. He's going to play more games if he plays like that. He was fearless. Some took their opportunity and some didn't. I learned a lot.
"I felt we were by far the better team. We create opportunities and have one v one moments and arrive in the box but we need to be more ruthless. Maybe I am putting pressure on myself but we need to be a top-six team.
"This club gave me an unbelievable memory of my life where we went on a cup run and I'd rather be in a cup, you deal with the games that you play. Fortunately, because of the performances of Andy Smith and Harry Vaughan, and Matty Jacob, I know I can rely on those younger players."
Birmingham City interim boss Steve Spooner told BBC WM:
"It's very disappointing to concede at any time but when you are that near to the finishing post it's not a nice way to draw.
"I feel particularly sorry for the players because they have given absolutely everything. They have listened to what we have asked of them tactically and have applied the game plan excellently. The players showed immense character.
"We might have been 2-0 up in the first half and that looks a very different game. I'm encouraged and buoyed by the level of commitment and how resolute, determined and resilient we looked. It was a very pleasing performance.
"The defensive unit looked very good. I thought we were going to get over the line but it wasn't to be.
"It's been tough this week, but it's been enjoyable. If the new manager is in Monday, that's great, if he's not we'll look after the players again, pick up where we left off and carry on working."
