Megson unhappy with referee

04 October 2009 15:12
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson was unhappy with referee Mike Jones against Tottenham Hotspur, suggesting the official was taking Kevin Davies' record into account when making decisions.[LNB] Davies' abrasive style has often drawn criticism from opposing managers and he has committed the most fouls in the Premier League in four of the previous five seasons.[LNB]He also tops that particular table this term, but the Bolton forward is also high on the list for the number of times he has been fouled.[LNB]The 32-year-old was at his combative best during Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham, but Megson felt the need to talk to referee Jones at the interval.[LNB]Megson said: "I told him at half-time, 'I don't want Kevin Davies looking after but he doesn't need persecuting as he is a big strong lad'.[LNB]"He plays with his heart on his sleeve and he competes. The referee said I have only given two fouls against him. Have you seen his record?[LNB]"It is not a referee's job to be looking at someone's record. They must look at the game going on and judge how they see fit." [LNB]Davies' display against Spurs drew praise from visiting manager Harry Redknapp, who said: "Kevin Davies is always a threat. He messes people around.[LNB]"He is so difficult to play against. He is like an old-fashioned centre-forward to my mind." [LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports