Wigan boss Roberto Martinez hopes the Latics fans will finally respect Jordi Gomez following his hat-trick in the 3-2 win over Reading on Saturday.
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The Barcelona youth academy graduate was roundly booed for missing a couple of chances at the beginning of the match but he responded in emphatic fashion as his goals single-handedly earned the Latics the crucial three points.
Following the match, Martinez passionately spoke out against those fans who have got on Gomez's back in the past and praised the 27-year-old Spaniard's display.
"The role Jordi had to play today was as unfair as you're going to get," said Martinez.
"Because he missed the first two or three passes, all of a sudden the crowd let him know.
"I've seen it so many times and it's very difficult to compose yourself, and it would have been all too easy for him to hide and look away from the challenge.
"But that's not Jordi at all. Nobody deserved a hat-trick more today than him.
"It's not just the three goals, he always shows for the ball, he had another two great opportunities.
"The crowd were too vocal against him and I hope that today they realise that the only thing Jordi does is give his life for Wigan Athletic and to win football games.
"I hope we all realise that and he gets a bit of warmth the next time he's on the pitch."
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