Paintsil relieved after Tottenham thrashing

Published on: 31 January 2011

By Patrick Akoto

Ghana defender John Pantsil has admitted Sunday's thrashing of Spurs was the perfect tonic for him after his nightmare at Anfield.

The Fulham favourite's customary victory lap of honour at Craven Cottage had added significance for him after his horror show at Anfield on Wednesday night when he struck an own goal to hand Liverpool a 1-0 victory.

But the 29-year-old Ghanaian had his name cheered by the Fulham faithful today – and Pantsil was delighted to pay back the fans by helping to hammer Spurs.

“Some bad things happen in games for you, but that is history and you have to concentrate on what is ahead,” he said.

“It was great for the players, all the fans and the people around the club. Every home game when we win I always go out and give the fans what they deserve because they do so much for us. They keep us going when we go behind and they deserve everything that I do for them.”

Pantsil says that Wednesday's visit of Newcastle United is a crucial game for Fulham to maintain their recent push up the table away from the relegation zone.

“It is a home game and we know how important it is,” he added. “We have to go all out for three points, it is a must-win game and a draw will not be good for us. If we can produce the same performance as today then we can deliver the goods."

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