Source: Daily_Mail
Wigan boss Martinez insists he is now 'bulletproof' after video horro show.
Defiant Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes the crushing 9-1 defeat at the hands of Tottenham has made him 'bulletproof'.[LNB]Martinez has watched a recording of last Sunday's thrashing at White Hart Lane at least 10 times, meaning he will have seen Spurs put as many as a hundred goals past his team in the last week.[LNB][LNB] Agony: Wigan endured a thoroughly miserable afternoon at White Hart Lane last weekend[LNB]And although he admits the worst defeat in Wigan's history onceagain exposed the mental weaknesses they showed in losing heavily toManchester United, Arsenal and Portsmouth this season, the Spaniardinsists he and his players will emerge even stronger for the experience.[LNB]'It makes me more determined,' said Martinez. 'I've got certainbeliefs and they are very strong. I'm probably bulletproof after whathappened at Tottenham. If I can get through that I'll be immune for thenext 20 years.[LNB] Cloud nine: Jermain Defoe scored five goals for Spurs[LNB] [LNB]'It's a real test but I guarantee you I'll live on my feet rather than die on my knees.[LNB]'Straightaway I watched the game and I've watched it 10 times to tryand find solutions so we can react the right way. I watched it againthis morning.[LNB]'But you have to be realistic. It was a freak event in the secondhalf. To concede eight goals in 45 minutes is more about mentality thanthe way you play. There are no football issues at all. [LNB]'It highlighted weaknesses we've shown this campaign. It's nothingdifferent to previously when we went behind and fell out of the game,and in a way folded mentally.'[LNB] The score that tells its own story: Tottenham thrashed Wigan in the Premier League[LNB] [LNB]The Wigan players have offered to refund the ticket price for everysupporter who made the trip to North London, and Martinez admits he hasbeen delighted with the reaction of his squad as he prepares to faceSunderland and his predecessor Steve Bruce at the DW Stadium onSaturday.[LNB]Blow: Wigan manager Roberto Martinez watched his team crash to a 9-1 at Tottenham[LNB]'I've seen people mentioning humiliation in terms of the scoreline,'he added. 'You're only humiliated if you don't react in the right wayand grow out of the situation.[LNB]'If they're not hurt as a professional by what happened on Sundayand don't feel that we let the club down, there's something wrong andthey aren't the right characters.[LNB]'But I've been pleased with the reaction from the players to makesure it never happens again. They are desperate to get on the pitch andshow the fans they want to put things right.[LNB]'Events like that separate men from kids. We need to react like men,not hide. The kids' reaction is to find excuses but I'm proud thereaction has been so good on the training ground.[LNB]'Everyone has taken responsibility and I felt they did the right thing reiumbursing the fans.'[LNB] NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Wigan's humiliation may be bad news for BruceEmbarrassed Wigan players vow to refund fans after 9-1 thrashing at SpursWIGAN FC
