Carlton Morris: Ex-Fifa official ‘can’t believe his eyes’ after controversial Fulham footage analysed
Keith Hackett has slammed the “awful” decision to award Barnsley striker Carlton Morris a penalty against Fulham on Saturday.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Fifa and Premier League official “couldn’t believe his eyes” after referee Tim Robinson pointed to the spot in the first half.
As shown by Sky Sports (12 March), Tosin Adarabioyo was penalised after Carlton Morris went to ground in the 18-yard box.
The Barnsley striker converted from the spot and Harry Wilson levelled from the Cottagers late on.
Speaking to Sky Sports (12 March), Fulham manager Marco Silva bemoaned the referee’s decision to award a penalty in what he called “a clear mistake.”
Hackett suspects Robinson will be taken off duty for this weekend’s round of fixtures after his performance at Oakwell.
“There is no need to replay this one. It is awful. It really was a poor decision,” he told Football Insider‘s Dylan Childs.
“There was quite simply no offence. The referee has guessed it.
“If I was Fulham I would be absolutely seething with the referee. I looked at it three times because I couldn’t believe my eyes. There was no offence there.
“That is another referee who will be sitting out next week. He will be having a rest and a bit of operational advice.”
Speaking on the incident, Silva said: “At the end of the first half they score, and it is a clear mistake from the referee.
“I can’t see one moment where there is contact with a player inside the box.”
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