Source: PA
McCarthy backs Martinez to revive Wigan
Wigan midfielder James McCarthy insists manager Roberto Martinez has the full support of the Latics squad.
Martinez is under pressure after a wretched start to the season that has seen his side concede 10 goals in their opening two Barclays Premier League games at the DW Stadium.
After losing 4-0 to Blackpool last Saturday and a club home record 6-0 to Chelsea on Saturday, Martinez now faces a critical week in charge.
A Carling Cup clash at npower League One side Hartlepool on Tuesday is arguably not what Martinez would wish for given the banana skin it represents.
McCarthy, however, is backing Martinez to revive Wigan as he said: "We have to take the positives. At times we matched Chelsea all over the pitch, especially in the first half when I feel we dominated the game."
Asked for his thoughts on Martinez's future, the 19-year-old added: "I don't want to get involved in that, but everybody is backing the manager. He is a great manager."
