Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth said he was ‘proud of the boys’ after Wycombe came back from behind to defeat Rochdale.

The Chairboys fell behind in the 18th minute when Ryan Allsop’s clearance smashed into the back of Ian Henderson and flew past the bemused keeper, before Jason McCarthy got the equaliser on the half-hour mark when his cross drifted over the scrambling Jay Lynch.

But the game was won in the 94th minute when substitute Paul Smyth was brought down by Luke Matheson, and up-stepped Joe Jacobson who calmly scored the penalty.

Speaking after the game, Ainsworth said: “I’m just so proud of the boys and we needed that as a club and I wanted to strengthen the squad with the right-back slot being an issue.

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“Jason McCarthy was the prime candidate but we couldn’t get anywhere near affording him.

"So I have to thank Rob Couhig because I was having chats with him during the week and he said if that’s the man who could make a difference then go and get and I’ll back you, and Trevor also played a big part in the deal too.

“On the pitch, I thought the boys were outstanding, especially going 1-0 down to such a freak goal and I don’t want anyone pointing fingers at Ryan Allsop as he’s a fantastic keeper.

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“The clearance could have gone anywhere and nine out of 10 times it goes up the pitch but, on this occasion, it was that one which didn’t.

“But the way the boys kept their heads was great.

“Our goal was lucky and I’ll say to Jason I’m sure it was a cross, but boy did he deserve that.

“And it’s fantastic to get a win because it has been tough over Christmas.

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“We have played some big teams so I wanted to get back on track and that isn't disrespectful to Rochdale at all as they play a fantastic brand of football."

Also, the game saw both sides wear away shirts with Wycombe donning their yellow kit, as part of the ‘Beating the Blues’ campaign with the Samaritans.

Statistically, mid-January is the most depressing time of the year, with suicides being more frequent.

Ainsworth added: “What a great cause.

“We had the chairman of Samaritans here watching the game and I’m so proud to be involved in this as we are raising awareness for that.

“What a great organisation which forced me into some crazy attire as I’ve only got blue!

“Thank you to everyone who has raised awareness and has helped out.”