Calerwood rues red

18 December 2010 18:30
Hibernian boss Colin Calderwood felt Liam Miller's red card was harsh in the 2-1 defeat by Kilmarnock. The Irish midfielder clipped the heels of Conor Sammon as the Killie striker ran into the box before confusion reigned over the outcome. Referee Craig Thomson gave a free-kick despite claims the offence took place inside the box, maintaining his decision after talks with assistant Brian McGarry. illie looked set to take the free-kick before another delay ensued as Thomson spoke to fourth official Thomas Robertson, with the red card then shown to Miller. Calderwood had no problem with the delay but was surprised with the reason given for Miller's dismissal. He said: "I think the decision was really whether it was in or outside the box and then whether it was the right person. The referee has deemed it as violent conduct. "They are all part of the team so they are just making sure they get the right man. That's the way a team should operate. Whether it was the right decision, I haven't seen it again so I'm viewing it from behind. When I look at it I will give you a judgment but I was surprised he deemed it violent conduct."

Source: PA