Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham after the defeat, Shirtliff said "It was lacklustre at best, we didn't have one clear cut opportunity in 45 minutes, and that isn't good enough."
"2nd half performance was very poor, It was too easy to score and it was ridiculous. At 2-0 I was disapointed with our reaction"
"There were a few tired legs, but Bury have played the same amount of games, we seem to take two steps forward and three back."
"I thought Hjelde was outstanding today, but I have told the players that if they keep playing like that I will make changes."
"We've got a game coming on Tuesday at Doncaster, if they can't respond to that I will be disapointed."