Eddie Howe says he can't fault his players for their efforts after the 1-1 draw with Norwich City.
The Magpies are still bottom of the table and face Burnley on Saturday knowing they must pick up a win soon before tougher tests await.
Yet Howe feels that his players gave him everything he asked for against the Canaries.
He said: "It wasn’t the ideal start to the game, that’s for sure.
"I think that was a really difficult moment so early in the match to be down to 10 men but I thought the players responded magnificently.
"They gave everything, I can’t fault any of them for the effort and commitment they’ve given in the match.
"It was hugely disappointing we couldn’t get over the line and win the game but I think we saw a really positive sign in terms of resilience and collective spirit, which we’re going to need for what lies ahead."
However, there was only one big talking point after the game, and that was Ciaran Clark's sending off.
Howe said: "In the cold light of day, I think Ciaran would have taken a different decision but in that moment probably an impulse has just made him stop the striker.
"These things happen in the game. My immediate reaction was to not focus on that, it was to figure out very quickly what we had to do and try and find a solution to the problem.
"Last thing I wanted to do was take Ryan Fraser off the pitch but I felt I needed to do that for the team. Fede came on and I thought he was absolutely magnificent tonight."
