Pep Clotet refused to point the finger of blame at goalkeeper Lee Camp after his Birmingham side lost 1-0 at Wigan.
The Blues’ custodian was at fault for Wigan’s late clincher as he let Anthony Pilkington’s late shot slide agonisingly under his body.
Clotet said: “Obviously Lee spoke to the lads after the game, but we are a team. Inside the dressing room we’re a team when we win and we’re a team when we lose. I just want the fans to back us to bounce back now.
“I understand that goalkeepers get criticism in these situations, but I don’t think Lee’s confidence will be affected.
“For me he’s started this season well, certainly at a better level than last season. I’ve been very happy with all his work so far this season.”
Clotet clearly felt his side deserved at least a share of the spoils, adding: “We dominated and dictated large parts of the game, but we just didn’t have that ability to really impose ourselves.
“All the players are still very focused, though. I can see that in their eyes.
“There’s no excuses from any of us, but sometimes football is football and you don’t always get what you deserve.”
Cook said: “It is what it is. This win gives us such a different atmosphere around the club.
“I didn’t ever think we looked like losing to be honest, but I suppose were a bit fortunate with the goal.
“These lads are really carrying the baton well. I think that’s one defeat in five for us now, and that’s okay for me.
“We just have to keep going. I think that’s the third clean sheet in a row at home, so hopefully we can go and do well at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday now.
“We need points on the board. I don’t care who scores, but it really is a big step up to Championship level.
“The standard is so high. This was an important win for us, but we must keep challenging.
“This division is a huge challenge for a squad like ours, but I’m happy with how we’re meeting that at present.”
