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Nike Texans #26 Lamar Miller Red Alternate Womens Stitched NFL Elite Jersey. Morgan conceded a penalty for tugging Reid GALLAGHERS VIEW: Correct decision.GALLAGHER SAYS: I think he has got to give it and the reason is because he has made such a big point just beforehand with both Morgan and Huth, saying Im watching you.Its quite perverse to be sat here today. One of the things weve talked about over and over again is everybody wanting referees to be more proactive and to give more penalties - but when suddenly a referee gives a penalty, we dont like it. Its a double jeopardy.INCIDENT: In the 90th minute, Robert Huth goes down in the penalty area after being held by Ogbonna. It looks similar to West Hams penalty, but the referee doesnt award a spot kick. Huth was not given a penalty for this incident GALLAGHERS VIEW: Correct decisionGALLAGHER SAYS: Its what he sees. I think he sees Huth foul as well. When the ball comes in, Ulloa had his arm on somebody and theres so much going on in the game, it was unbelievable. Both penalty areas were littered with people pushing and shoving and I think there comes a point where the referee has got to step in. When he stepped in, he pulled out Huth and Morgan and said I have got to do you for the next one.I can 100% see the frustration of the fans, but I can also understand why its so difficult for the referee because hes got to pick the right one.INCIDENT: Five minutes into injury time, Jeff Schlupp goes down under slight contact from Andy Carroll and this time, Jon Moss does point to the spot to give Leicester the chance to snatch a late draw. Watch the moment Leicester were awarded an injury-time penalty and make up your own mind GALLAGHERS VIEW: Wrong decision.GALLAGHER SAYS: Its not a penalty. One thing I am is consistent. I sat here last week and watched Damien Delaney go into Matt Jarvis and I said it wasnt a penalty - and this one is nowhere near. Carroll has been strong, his arm is by his side and Schlupp has seen him coming and knows theres going to be contact. Its what Id call a coming-together and the minute he has touched him, he has gone down. Also See: Thierry Henrys verdict on decisions Carroll: Penalty was harsh Ranieri silent on referee Bilic sympathises with ref
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