Monday 20 October 2014

Moses should be ashamed of himself-Garry Monk

Swansea boss Garry Monk said Stoke winger Victor Moses should be "ashamed of himself" and punished for his role in helping his side win a penalty.
Monk's team lost 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium with his defender Angel Rangel penalised for a foul on Moses.
And the Swans boss, whose team are without a win in five league games, said: "Moses should be done for diving, for cheating."
Stoke boss Mark Hughes described Monk's comments as "unacceptable".

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Hughes said: "I actually heard him say that my player was a cheat which is unacceptable in my view.
"He's (Monk) obviously upset. We have to come in here 20 minutes after the game to speak about what's gone on and sometimes you just have to bite your tongue and maybe that will come from experience."
Swansea led through a Wilfried Bony penalty but Stoke levelled through Charlie Adam's spot kick and substitute Jonathan Walters headed home the winner after the break.
In a highly-charged and honest press conference after the match, Monk said:
  • Stoke's penalty was "absolutely disgusting"
  • Only Michael Oliver thought it was a spot kick
  • Referees' chief Mike Riley had not replied to his concerns
  • He would not be able to go home if he were Moses
Monk criticised Michael Oliver for awarding Stoke the spot kick for "barely minimal contact" which allowed the hosts level at 1-1 before the break.
"It was an absolute disgusting decision from the referee in terms of the penalty against us," said the 35-year-old Monk of Oliver's decision to penalise Rangel after Moses tumbled inside the box.
"He is supposed to be a professional referee at the highest level. He's the only guy who thought it was a penalty. Everyone in the stadium was amazed.
"How he (Oliver) can't see it is a blatant dive is beyond me."
The Swansea manager said he had previously raised his concerns with Riley, but had not heard from the referees' chief.
BBC Sport

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