13.01.2011 17:17

Pinto happy with performance

Roger Bogunyà

José Manuel Pinto put in a fine performance last night against Betis, making at least five great stops and this lunchtime he admitted: “I’m proud and happy about how I did”.

Pinto’s figures could hardly be better with just two goals conceded – one against Ceuta and another in San Mames - in his seven appearances this season and he told reporters this afternoon: “I feel good. It’s important to keep a clean sheet, especially in two-legged ties. It’s good for my confidence and it shows how well the team defended”.

Betis

Although they left with a 5-0 beating to show for their trouble, Pinto was quick to praise Betis: “they are one of the teams who have made thing most difficult for us. They came out prepared to give it a go and they made plenty of chances. We now have a good result, that’s undeniable, but football shows that you can never take anything for granted”.

Pinto also expressed his desire to play in the return game in Seville, explaining: “I’ve got a lot of friends there. I was there for five years and it’s very close to where I was born in Puerto de Santa Maria”

Contract renewal

Pinto, whose contract runs out on June 30th, also told reporters he was not worried about any renewal: “every year since I came here I’ve finished my contract in the summer and I’ve been here for three and a half years now. I’m just focussed on every day that comes along and it’s the boss who’ll make a decision. I’m very happy here and I’d like to stay, but right now it’s not something I’m worrying about”.