Ipswich Manager Expresses Frustration Over Referee Decisions

Following today’s draw, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna shared his thoughts with Sky Sports, stating: “It’s a tough one to take. I thought we were much the better team and it’s on the referee’s decision again. It’s a clear penalty and it goes 2-0. Kalvin pulls his foot out of the way and I don’t think he has to make the decision.” Addressing his conversation with the referee, McKenna recounted: “I said I thought it was a penalty and it had to be given live. He said he thought there wasn’t enough. I thought it was clear. The second yellow card, of course when you look at it in slow motion and the balls bouncing on the edge of the box. I trust Kalvin. I don’t think it’s a wild one. I know you can slow it down but in the context of the game, the ball is bouncing on the edge of the box, and he pulls out the challenge. It’s not a wild one.” Regarding the mood within the dressing room, McKenna observed: “They’re fuming. There’s a sense of injustice in the room. We can always look at our bit and what we can do better but I don’t think the boys have had a fair crack at it.”