Barry Ruins McDermott's Xmas

24 December 2012 01:03
Royals boss Brian McDermott claimed the decision by referee Mike Dean to award the City goal, as well as earlier denying his side a penalty, had ruined his Christmas.

Gareth Barry: "At the time I felt I just got up and Nicky Shorey was just standing there.

"I probably went over the top of him. I'm delighted the referee hasn't seen it as a foul.

"You have got to [keep going] at this level. We scored so many late goals last season and a few this year.

"Those late goals can be so important at the end of the season and hopefully that will be another one.

"It is very important. When there is a little gap it is important you don't slip away too much further.

"If we can keep chipping away we are going to be there at the end of the season."

Source: Manchester City MAD

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