Gillingham manager Justin Edinburgh says decision to award Yeovil injury-time penalty in 2-2 draw was totally wrong
Published: 00:00, 23 February 2015
Updated: 08:30, 23 February 2015
Gills manager Justin Edinburgh risked the wrath of the Football Association as he struggled to contain his anger on Saturday.
Referee Simon Hooper made several contentious decisions in the 2-2 draw at Yeovil as Gillingham’s winning run ended thanks to a stoppage-time penalty.
Edinburgh, who was looking to make it three wins from three games since taking over, felt both Yeovil goals were questionable. For the penalty decision, he was in no doubt.
“It’s certainly not a penalty and I’ve reviewed it on the DVD,” said the Gills manager.
“I have to be careful what I say because I don’t want to be giving anyone any money or be suspended.
“There were one or two things where I am disappointed. He (the referee) quite clearly waved his hands, to indicate it wasn’t a penalty, then (gave it).”
The penalty was given after Gills defender Gavin Hoyte came together with Yeovil’s Joel Grant. Keeper Stuart Nelson was booked for his protests.
“It is a foul on Gavin and the boy has gone through the back of him,” said Edinburgh. “He has got is totally wrong, not slightly, but totally.”
Adam Morgan’s successful penalty conversion squared the game up and it leaves the Gills three points off the play-off positions, rather than one.
Prior to that, Yeovil’s opening goal in the first half also left Edinburgh frustrated as he questioned the free-kick which led to the goal.
“I certainly didn’t feel it was a foul from Bradley, I felt it was a foul on him,” said Edinburgh.
“That led to their free-kick and the players seem to think it was offside for the goal. I think the referee has played a very key part in both of their goals.”
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