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Gueret wins backing

13 Apr 2007 - 11:19:32

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Swansea City manager Roberto Martinez has backed under-fire goalkeeper Willy Gueret to defy the Liberty Stadium boo-boys and help his side reach the League One play-offs.

Gueret has been criticised for several recent below-par displays, but Martinez is refusing to drop the 33-year-old Frenchman.

"People are still waiting for certain players to make a mistake and get on top of them," said the Swans boss.

"Sometimes players can do nothing wrong in some people's eyes while others at certain stages of the season can't do anything right.

"But Willy can cope with the stick and you could see that with his reaction. It doesn't bother him and that just shows the character of the man.

"The goalkeeping position is a lonely one and you need a strong character to cope with the pressure.

"Willy's not a stranger to the club and he's been here long enough for the supporters to know him well. He's been in this situation before."