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Poyet aims blast at referee

08 Feb 2010 - 12:07:50

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Gus Poyet has refused to apologise to referee Steve Cook following Saturday's stormy 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.

The former Tottenham and Chelsea star was sent to the stands by the official after Cook failed to award the Seagulls a penalty.

He fumed: "There are no excuses. I am open to speak to anyone but don't expect me to apologise.

"You could ask even the Leyton Orient fans, that was a penalty and a red card. The referee was ten yards away and didn't give it.

I was told he didn't see it. Didn't see it? He needs some glasses.

"I got sent off and that is not a problem for me. All my life I have accepted responsibility for my actions - the referee didn't accept his responsibility.

"He is quite young and for me it is the worst decision he has made in his career."

Reader Comments

• Titiloye Oyebanji, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria (11 Jan 2010, 09:00)

  Kudos to the gunners for coming back to draw 2-2 with Everton.I am in total agreement with Wenger that players should handle the ball when in agonizing pain to halt the play.The issue of fair play or professional courtesy is mostly glossed over by teams to consolidate lead or equalise even when it is known that a player is injured. Although nothing is perfect yet everywhere, I humbly think players owe that duty of care to each other to stop play when a player is down especially if is a player from the opposing side.

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