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Keith Hackett gives verdict on Sheffield United penalty and Rob Dickie red
Having reviewed the footage, ex-PGMOL chief Hackett told Football Insider exclusively that whilst the defender had made contact with the ball, the decision was a simple one for Langford.“The Referee clearly has awarded a penalty kick for a holding offence.
“The Bristol player [Dickie] is holding his opponent and therefore not attempting to play the ball.
“It is a foul for holding, and the referee has made the correct call and been left with no alternative other than to dismiss the player for the denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
“Correct decision by the referee.”