Bolton Vs Fulham | Davies goal ruled out for push

Description of incident: Extremely late in the game, the ball was swung into the Fulham penalty area. Kevin Davies climbed above Hangeland to head what would surely have been the winning goal but the referee blew for a foul by Davies much to the shock of the Bolton players.

Date of Game: Saturday 6th February 2010

Home Team: Bolton Wanderers | Away Team: Fulham

Referee: Mark Clattenburg | Linesman: Robert Madley & Jeremy Simpson

Decision Type: Free kick | Verdict: | Decision Difficulty: 2/5

Affect on Result: Clearly denied Bolton victory | Winner: Fulham | Loser: Bolton Wanderers

Players Involved: Kevin Davies (Bolton) & Brede Hangeland (Fulham)

Summary: I struggled to see what the referee had blown for on first viewing. Video replays did show that Kevin Davies had a forearm in Hangeland's back however, I don't think the contact was enough to warrant a free kick. Roy Hodgson disagreed, but I expect he is only saying that as he is Fulham boss. If Davies' challenge is a foul then it's a sad day for football as it means strength is gradually being phased out of the modern game. Wrong decision for me, the goal should have stood.



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WB

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Stoke City Vs Blackburn | Samba red card for two yellows

Description of incident: Awaiting a Blackburn corner in the first half, Samba and Shawcross were jostling inside the area. The referee called them to one side and gave both players a yellow card. In the second half, Stoke were launching a counter attack and Samba pulled back a City player. The ref brandished Samba his second yellow and then red card.

Date of Game: Saturday 6th February 2010

Home Team: Stoke City | Away Team: Blackburn Rovers

Referee: Steve Bennett | Linesman: Andy Halliday & Mike Mullarkey

Decision Type: Red card | Verdict: | Decision Difficulty: 2/5

Affect on Result: None | Winner: Stoke City | Loser: Blackburn Rovers

Players Involved: Christopher Samba (Blackburn) & Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City)

Summary: The incident for the first yellow was innocuous. Neither player deserved a yellow; you see worse than this in every single Premier League game and nothing gets said to the players. Having given Samba the first yellow, he had little choice in showing the red when the defender clearly pulled back a Stoke player who was breaking away for a promising attack. The ref got half the decision right, but unfortunately half doesn't count here. Wrong decision, Samba shouldn't have been in the position to receive a red card.



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WB

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Sunderland Vs Wigan | Clean sheet for referee

Date of Game: Saturday 6th February 2010

Home Team: Sunderland | Away Team: Wigan Athletic

Referee: Stuart Attwell | Linesman: Trevor Massey & Mick McDonough

Summary: No major refereeing incidents, second clean sheet of the day.



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WB

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