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Ref ‘error’ proves so costly for Parkinson

By Liam Hoden

PHIL Parkinson lambasted referee John Busby after his Sunderland side failed to receive a “stonewall” penalty, before going on to concede an injury-time equaliser.
The Black Cats dominated the first half and carried a lead into the break courtesy of a stunning long-range strike from Grant Leadbitter.
And they looked to have shut Rovers out after the break until Fejiri Okenabirhie hooked in from close range in injury time.
But Parkinson felt his side should have been awarded a first half spotkick when Joe Wright bundled over Lynden Gooch.
“I couldn’...

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