Levein launches ref tirade
11 May 2008 - 10:40:22
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- Levein launches ref tirade
Dundee United head coach Craig Levein launched a furious tirade against referee Mike McCurry following his side's 3-1 defeat at Rangers.
Levein was clearly seething after seeing his side denied a blatant penalty, while also having a goal chalked off for offside, despite the ball going into the net off Gers defender David Weir.
"We had a blatant penalty and he bottled it," Levein fumed.
"I thought Mike McCurry had the balls to stand up and give these decisions, but he bottled it.
"Not only is it a penalty kick, but it's a sending-off for Davie Weir, but he didn't want to do it because this game meant so much to Rangers. It's impossible to win here in important games.
"In this game, who gives a toss about Dundee United? Who cares? Important decisions are what referees are judged on and the players are furious.
"It's Rangers, at Ibrox, so you can't win. An important game going for a title, you can't have Dundee United winning that game."