Grant McCann was pleased with the result but not the performance as Hull City edged past AFC Wimbledon.
Keane Lewis-Potter’s close-range finish in first half injury time secured a third successive 1-0 home win and lifted the Tigers to the top of League One.
“It’s another win, clean sheet, top of the league,” said McCann.
“In terms of the performance, not good enough. We weren’t at the races.
“I can never fault the players’ attitude and endeavour in terms of the desire to defend their goal but we were just off it tonight in terms of our own general play.