Source: Telegraph
Fulham's Paul Konchesky praises Premier League referees
Konchesky was the second sending off after Erik Nevland saw red in a fractious match in Rome. [LNB]Fulham are unbeaten in five Premier League games and travel to Wigan on where Damien Duff could return ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-offs against France. [LNB] Related ArticlesWigan Athletic v Fulham: match previewRoy Hodgson aggrieved by referee 'injustice'Roma 2 Fulham 1Europa League fixturesSport on televisionEuropa League tablesFulham were unhappy with the decisions of Dutch referee Kevin Blom, and Konchesky said: 'We've got the best referees. I don't think we would get those type of decision in the Premier League. [LNB]You see Dickson Etuhu going up in the first half for a header and he's given a foul against him. He's a strong boy. In the Premier League that's just normal. And Erik's tackle, that's just normal in the Premier League and he's got a red card and it's ruined the game.'[LNB]Fulham discovered on Friday that they will be without three key players for the next Europa League tie, against CSKA Sofia on December 3 at Craven Cottage, a match they need to win. [LNB]Jonathan Greening was booked in Rome and, as a result, will be missing against the Bulgarians, along with Konchesky and Nevland. But Stephen Kelly, sent off in the home tie against Roma, will be available. [LNB]And the trio missing against CSKA will be available when Fulham visit FC Basel on December 16, a match they may have to win to qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League. [LNB]
