Sir Bobby blasts non-decision

Last updated : 20 April 2003 By Martyn Elliott

Sir Bobby

"It was a horrendous non-decision because we had to get that penalty.

"I was on my feet within seconds of the incident and if I could see it from the dug-out then surely the linesman could see it. We could have then led 2-0 at half-time and it would have been different.

"The sending-off was also a massive decision against us. Griffin made three tackles and was shown two yellow cards, although I did have a word with him at half-time and tell him not to get involved or lunge at Boa Morte but he felt he could win the ball.

"The fact they had the extra man for the last half-an-hour did the damage, and Geordie boy Lee Clark scoring the winner will make his day I guess."

Chris Coleman

"I am not interested in the job. It is a nice opportunity until the end of the season and it will be great experience, but I am not interested in doing it full-time.

"It is way too early in my career for me to be a full-time manager. I'll give it my best shot until the end of the season and I'll enjoy it, but that's it.

"I had a good chat with the players yesterday and they responded superbly well today. It was a bit tense and disheartening when we went 1-0 down but the response from the players and the fans was brilliant and we kept it at a high tempo.

"I shall go and call Jean Tigana now because we are still good friends and I have tremendous respect for him. I spoke to him before the game and he wished me all the best, and he has done a lot for this club, bringing them into the Premiership for the first time."