Speaking after the 4-3 triumph at a rain-drenched DW Stadium the Gaffer said the players wanted to thank the fans for their support this season: “I’m really pleased tonight” he said, “and it’s a performance that the players want to give to the fans because they really deserve it for the support they give us each week.
“Today they can be extremely proud of the part they played in the victory and they can go home very pleased with the outcome.”
The result lifts Latics out of the drop-zone and Martinez was delighted saying: “It was a fantastic performance from the players in conditions which made it very difficult and we were really tested by the physicality and direct football that Blackburn brought today.
“We went one down but we didn’t let it affect us and we carried on with great personality, scoring some top goals. To see the quality of the goals scored on a pitch like that shows the quality of the players we have at the club.”
The incessant deluge of rain that fell throughout the match caused the pitch to deteriorate into a quagmire and the gaffer admitted it had been tough: “It became a bit of a battle and you could see the frustration from the fans when we tried to play sideways and backwards,” he said, “but it’s something that is ingrained in the way we play and we made the pitch playable.
“To be able to play in the manner we want to play; with style, bravery, and with an arrogance on the ball, you have to have the togetherness and work-ethic that allows you to convert good performances into good results.” Martinez said, “With the concentration, tenacity and togetherness we had on show today, it was a perfect performance,
“It shows where we are, how much we have improved and also that we are ready for the last third of the season.
“The squad is healthy in numbers, we’ve got great competition and when you look at the players that were out through injury today it shows you the strength we have.”
Latics’ battled through the 90 minutes and then had to play another five minutes added time: “It seemed like the longest five minutes in world football!” joked the Gaffer, “ but the concentration and resilience we had, made it look comfortable when faced with the physicality that Blackburn showed and I thought we defended really well.”
The victory was crucial in the fight for Barclays Premier League survival that Latics now find themselves in and the Gaffer said: “We went to West Brom and played really well but couldn’t finish it off with a win but today was different and the end result is a great feeling for a young squad with huge potential.
“Today’s performance had absolutely everything and we need to carry on with that standard for the reminder of the season.”
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