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"We did okay in the first half and went a goal up without really playing the way that we have been playing recently," Coleman said after witnessing their second home defeat of the season. "And then in the second half we gave away a cheap goal with bad defending on our part.
"For all our good player we have not been keeping clean sheets and if we're not doing that and not scoring goals at the other end we can forget about our good play.
"Defensively and offensively it's not happening for us at the moment and we have to look at that because you can't win games if you don't score at one end or keep the ball out of the net at the other end."
It was no surprise that Owen Coyle was the happier of the two managers at the final whistle, particularly when his late changes paid such dividends. He said: "We knew it was going to be tough coming here, but to go a goal down at half time and show that level of performance in the second half was terrific.
"We had numerous opportunities and I felt it was only a matter of time until we got the equalising goal. It was a great finish from Michael and then we went for the win. In doing that you are always going to risk losing the game, but we felt three points were more important. It could have backfired on us, but it didn't and the quality of the goals was there for everyone to see."
Coyle was clearly as unhappy with the penalty decision as the fans were behind that goal. "There's no doubt we deserved that win," he added. "We didn't feel we should have been down at the interval and I have my own opinions on the penalty.
"I think it is fair to say we felt a little aggrieved at half time and although I can understand why the penalty was given, I think the lad went down very easily, which makes it difficult for referees.
"All credit to the lads though. At half time I asked them to trust each other and retain the belief and they did that. We are never going to play outstanding every week, but those players have shown hunger and desire and got their rewards."
On the substitutions he said: "It is always pleasing when your substitutes come on and make an impact in a game. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. But we changed the system and had to change again because Chris McCann came off with an injury.
"Everyone did their bit and nothing fazed them, and as a manager that is all you can ask."