Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson backed goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic to learn from an error-strewn display in his side’s damaging 5-2 defeat at Wycombe.
Bilokapic, 21, was directly at fault for two of Wycombe’s goals, with Kieran Sadlier and David Wheeler both capitalising.
Ferguson mounted a passionate defence of his young goalkeeper and refused to criticise the Australian.
He said: “It was a tough day for the boy, he knows he’s made mistakes but I have to stick by him.
“I’m not coming here to criticise him, he needs my help. A big part of my job, especially with a squad with young players, is to stick by them.
“A lot of the criticism he’s got has been unjust, but that’s happened before at this club. There’s something about young goalkeepers fans don’t like but I have to stick by him.”
Posh fell behind through an own goal from Archie Collins and the hosts doubled their lead on the cusp of half-time through captain Jack Grimmer’s low finish.
Sadlier added a third before David Ajiboye and an own goal from Ryan Tafazolli threatened to turn the game on its head.
But the hosts held firm to score two more through substitutes Sam Vokes and Wheeler late on.
Ferguson added: “Sometimes it’s easy to play at 3-0 down, the pressure was off. But what I will say is that at least we had a bit of a goal for that short period.
“We had the momentum in the game and then we concede one more right after.
“It would knock any team and we kept huffing and puffing, we had one or two other opportunities to make it 4-3.
“You have to give credit to Wycombe, they were ruthless with the way they took their chances.”
Ferguson’s promotion-chasers have now lost three in a row, while his opposite number Matt Bloomfield was delighted after securing back-to-back wins which have taken his side six points clear of the bottom four.
Bloomfield said: “I told the boys before the game today that I have huge belief in them.
“I see what they do, I’ve seen the pain that they’ve been through at times this season.
“I’ve seen the moments that have gone against them, but that hasn’t altered my belief in the group and what we’re trying to achieve here.
“It means a great deal because we’ve had a tough time over the winter. It has been really important as leader of the group that I remain positive because I have massive faith in the group.
“I’ve been convinced there are good times around the corner, but obviously in testing moments it really stretches you.
“To enjoy a day at home in front of our supporters against an incredible team and celebrate five goals is lovely.”
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