[Aussie Irene]

Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

If it was the push from Mr Winnard that provoked the penalty then it was one of the worst decisions (and, boy, there's plenty of competition from the officials in League 2) of the season.
Daft to push anyone, but thus far the refs have been unable to stop it becoming an almost constant feature of the modern game.
But to give a penalty because someone at the near post was given a shove (he didn't even take the compulsory dive that is a contractual obligation in the Premier League) as the ball sailed yards over his head, thus reducing to zero the Burton player's chance of getting to the cross, was pathetic.
Must admit, before the game, when I saw how many cards that particular ref had issued this season, I was somewhat worried. Rightly so, it turned out.

Burton Alb v Accrington - 1st Mar 2014 | Video | Sky Bet League 2 | Sky Sports Football

Hubby suggests you read Law 12 " FOULS AND MISCONDUCT" in the laws of the game