Kinnear Could Land In More Hot Water!

Last updated : 10 November 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
As outspoken as ever, he called referee Martin Atkinson 'Mickey Mouse'!

The FA say they will come down hard on anyone who abuses their 'Respect campaign'

Joe Kinnear: "We finished the first half better and dominated the second.

"There was a blatant foul prior to the penalty, which the referee ignored.

"We were camped in their half. Cacapa was on the ball and Johnson completely pushes him out the way, nicks the ball and gets the penalty.

"We've got the Mickey Mouse referee doing nothing. He's made an error that cost us.

"The same thing happened last week with a penalty against Man City.

"Later on it was proved it wasn't a penalty and we had a player sent off. That cost us points.

"It just doesn't stop but that's the standard of refereeing in this country.

"It happens week in, week out. There's always a smart answer like 'someone was obstructing my view'.

"You used to be able to have a bit of banter with referees and they'd put their hands up if they make mistakes. Now they hide.

"I'm really sick that we didn't finish with anything. It was a golden opportunity that passed us by. There was only one winner in the second half.

"Michael (Owen) had a chance to make it 2-2. We want him to have games to get back to his best.

"Michael always finds an opportunity to score. Always, no matter what match he's in, he'll find a chance to stick the ball in the net."