JULIAN Speroni was delighted he was given the nod in the FA Cup against Liverpool last weekend.
Wayne Hennessey had been deployed in cup competitions previously but Speroni retained his place instead, which may have surprised a few fans.
"I always want to play. Maybe I was a little surprised as Wayne has played in the cup games before and thought he would play again," said the Argentine.
"But we're professionals and have to do what the managers asks. I always prepare myself and always ready to go.
"I was really pleased when I was told I was going to play. You always have to adapt and accept decisions in football."
Despite losing 2-1 and going out of the FA Cup, Speroni felt the squad adapted well without James McArthur, who has been an important player so far this season.
"It's not just about the 11 players, I always say you're going to do well with the squad you have," said the shot-stopper.
"Every player has a chance, every club has injuries through the season and suspensions.
"I think people stepped in and did a job against a top team like Liverpool.
"We may have struggled with people like James McArthur but it was just one of those games."
By Mark Ritson (Twitter @MR_LWMedia)
