Frail backs Mikoliunas
15 Sep 2007 - 09:04:06
Hearts assistant head coach Stephen Frail has backed winger Saulius Mikoliunas to overcome the SPL boo-boys who will target him after his antics for Lithuania.
Mikoliunas dived to earn his country a penalty against Scotland last weekend, before the home side hit back to secure a crucial 3-1 Euro 2008 qualifying win.
The 23-year-old could face action from UEFA for his actions, but Frail is standing by his player.
He said: "He is a little bit concerned about what happened and the reaction he will get.
"But he loves being at Hearts, he likes the place and it's up to us to make sure we get round him and protect him.
"It's up to us as a club, if he does get booed, to get round him because he is our player. We have to make sure he is okay.
"I have spoken to him, I have told him we will look after him and will protect him. I don't want a witch-hunt against him."
