Source: SKY_Sports
Martinez blasts Wigan display
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes his side's performance against Blackpool in the second round of the Carling Cup was unacceptable.[LNB] The Spaniard made a host of changes from the team that were thrashed at home by Manchester United but the new-look side slumped to a 4-1 defeat at Bloomfield Road.[LNB]Blackpool's win extends the Latics' run of consecutive defeats to three matches as Martinez continues his stuttering start at the DW Stadium.[LNB]The 36-year-old was particularly frustrated with the way many of the fringe players, who were given a chance to impress their new manager on Wednesday, did not rise to the challenge.[LNB]"There are certain standards that are not acceptable in our club, and the players should know that," Martinez said after the match.[LNB]Chance"As a professional footballer you need to be ready for the chance when it comes along. We can learn a lot from this defeat.[LNB]"Those who have not been involved in the league games were given an opportunity tonight, but it was not good enough.[LNB]"Certain players did not perform, and it is clear this is not what we expected. Overall as a team and as individuals, we handed the game to Blackpool.[LNB]"They did not have to work hard for their goals, and it is very disappointing. We were never in contention to win - and now we are out of the League Cup, which I am upset about."[LNB]In stark contrast, Blackpool manager Ian Holloway was delighted with the display his side put in as they dominated throughout and killed the game off with a little over 30 minutes gone.[LNB]The former Leicester boss thinks that the cold and wet conditions at Bloomfield Road were perfect for the Championship outfit.[LNB]But he admitted that an injury to Ishmel Demontagnac, who scored Blackpool's opening goal, put a damper on the night.[LNB]He said: "Just about everything went right. We ordered the rain, and it came down just as they went out for their warm-up. I am not sure how many of them actually fancied it - but my lads did.[LNB]"The unfortunate thing is Ishmel has done his hamstring after scoring a terrific goal - which will put him back a few weeks."[LNB]
