Kirkland backing for blunder-goal Bramble

CHRIS KIRKLAND has given his backing to calamity defender Titus Bramble, despite the defender’s catastrophic blunder against Manchester City.

Bramble gifted Geovanni the second-fastest goal in the Premier League this season when his miserable attempt at a pass to Kevin Kilbane ended up falling at the Brazilian’s feet.

The error re-ignited the debate over Bramble’s suitability as a top- flight defender but Kirkland confirmed there will be no recriminations inside the Wigan dressing room for the €7.5 million signing from Newcastle.