I don’t need to say this, as it is common knowledge, but Rob Stiles is an absolute wanker. This attention-seeking official has cost us and two precious Premiership points and gifted those dirty Blues a 1-1 draw and a share of the spoils at Anfield.
I can’t believe our luck when it comes to the Premiership. We had complete control of the game, dominated shots, corners and every stat on the day but somehow failed to get that win.
That match should have been a six-pointer but only gave us the one.
A shattered Rafa couldn’t hide his disappointment following the match.
He said: “We created enough chances to have won the game and we would have won it but for an invisible penalty awarded against us,”
“The referee made a mistake and it was unbelievable. Everybody could see it wasn’t a penalty and it’s a pity as it cost us two points.
“We are so disappointed because we played well against a good team but the decision that went against us, you just can’t explain it.
“It is unbelievable. How can you take this decision? It is unbelievable. A team that is working so hard how can you change a game like this?
“Clearly the game was under control but this kind of decision is something you cannot explain.
“Maybe he was under pressure all the time. Anyway I prefer not to say too much.”
Skipper Stevie G added: “I don’t want to say too much because I’ll get into trouble, but the referee didn’t play well today,”
“Whether it was because the Chelsea players were talking I don’t know, but in the end he’s cracked and made a bad decision. It wasn’t a penalty and I hope he comes out and says sorry now. We have to apologise as players if we make mistakes so I hope he does the same.
“There were so many positives from that performance, though, and I really think it shows we can challenge this season.
On a more positive note, Fernando ‘El Ninio’ Torres gave us good reason to smile following his quality finish on his Anfield debut. The boy seems to have settled into Premiership life quite quickly and could be that ‘20 goal a season’ hit-man we have all been craving.
Ryan Babel has also shown me enough to know that he will have a big big future at our club. That right foot screamer he hit in the second half against Chelsea had me jumping before I realised he hit the side netting. He is lightning fast, good with his feet and has a great shot. I can’t wait to see more of this kid.
A win and a draw (which should have been a win) from our first two Premiership outings… I genuinely think we are going to go take the title this season. The boys seem to have a new steal and focus about them which is exciting me.
Sunderland away on Saturday.
