A number of Coventry City players took to social media after the Sky Blues 3-0 FA Cup Third Round tie.
Conor Thomas tweeted: "Great support from the traveling fans again could hear u all game disappointed we couldn't cause a upset today."
James Bailey tweeted: "Fans was brilliant today. Disappointing result but we gave it our best shot. Hope everyone got home safe."
Williams Edjenguele tweeted; "Thanks to the 5000 fans who travelled today,i hope u guys went home proud of the team despite the loss. "I have to say,Gareth Bale is different class,he's even more impressive live."