Manager Phil Parkinson says Wrexham will support goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo after his error gifted Swansea City a stoppage-time win.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says the whole club will rally behind goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo after his inexplicable error gifted Swansea City a stoppage-time win.
Friday's Championship fixture was heading for a draw when Okonkwo failed to deal with a cross and then spilled a subsequent looping header from Ben Cabango, giving a disbelieving Adam Idah the easiest tap-in he is ever likely to score.
The two costly mistakes in quick succession were in stark contrast to the 24-year-old keeper's impressive recent performances while first choice Danny Ward has been out injured.
"Obviously the goal which is decided the game is a tough one for us to take… a very strange goal to concede," said Parkinson.
"But Arthur's been outstanding for us, not just this season, in previous seasons, you know, he's been a colossus of a goalkeeper and it's a high-profile mistake.
"But he'll get every bit of support from us because he's won us a lot of points over the last few years."
The dramatic conclusion to Wrexham's first league meeting with Swansea for 22 years meant Parkinson's side missed the opportunity to close the gap on the Championship play-off places and stayed 15th in the table.
Okonkwo was naturally dejected at the final whistle, as were his team-mates, at the Swansea.com Stadium.
"He's been brilliant, he's been excellent and of course when you make a mistake like that it's going to be highlighted," Parkinson added.
"But he's a tough character and he'll get great support from his team-mates and the staff and everybody connected at the club."
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