The West Ham goalkeeper was widely criticised for a mistake against Stoke City.
Speaking to the club’s official website, West Ham United captain Mark Noble has steadfastly refused to blame Adrian for the draw with Stoke City.
The Hammers took on Mr Hughes’ team on Saturday looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Everton.
They appeared to be on course to do so after Michail Antonio’s header had found its way into the Potters net.
However, they were unable to maintain their lead as goalkeeper Adrian inexplicably rushed out of his goal, allowing Bojan to draw the scores level.
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It was a moment of madness from the Spaniard that saw him receive criticism from fans and pundits alike afterwards. Noble, though, refused to blame the goalkeeper for the mistake.
“It was a goal that could have been avoided, and having managed to get ourselves in front, three points would have been massive but we didn’t come away with them,” he told the club’s official website.
“Adrian knows he probably should have stayed on his line, but he’s bailed us out of trouble a lot of times over the last couple of years.”
West Ham United’s Adrian with James Collins
It will be interesting to see if Adrian’s mistake ends up costing West Ham United in the long run.
The draw left them sitting 17th in the table; just a point outside of the relegation zone after Hull City beat Southampton. A win could have seen them level on points with champions Leicester City in 14th.
It is a fine margin and the Hammers will be hoping Adrian’s mistake was the last for some time as they look to move away from the relegation zone.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic before the match
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