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Howard Webb admits Simon Hooper made ‘mistake’ in City’s draw with Spurs

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  • Webb confirmed error not to play advantage in dying minutes
  • PGMOL chief said Hooper ‘devastated’ after incident

Howard Webb has admitted it was a mistake not to play advantage in the dying minutes during the 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham earlier this month and revealed that referee Simon Hooper was “devastated” and “remorseful” over the incident.

The Premier League champions were charged with failing to control their players after several questioned Hooper’s decision not to allow City a possibly important advantage in the final minutes of play. Erling Haaland, who led the complaints and was seen screaming at Hooper at close range, avoided personal charges for his behaviour and for a tweet sent immediately after the match on 3 December.

Continue reading…Webb confirmed error not to play advantage in dying minutesPGMOL chief said Hooper ‘devastated’ after incidentHoward Webb has admitted it was a mistake not to play advantage in the dying minutes during the 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham earlier this month and revealed that referee Simon Hooper was “devastated” and “remorseful” over the incident.The Premier League champions were charged with failing to control their players after several questioned Hooper’s decision not to allow City a possibly important advantage in the final minutes of play. Erling Haaland, who led the complaints and was seen screaming at Hooper at close range, avoided personal charges for his behaviour and for a tweet sent immediately after the match on 3 December. Continue reading…