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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris defends his penalty flop Wilson Isidor

Wilson Isidor had to be consoled by his teammates at the final whistle after blowing two opportunities to put Sunderland above Burnley in the table after a goalless draw at Turf Moor.

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The LeaguePaper Team
19 January 2025

PAIN: Wilson Isidor PICTURES: Getty images

Wilson Isidor had to be consoled by his teammates at the final whistle after blowing two opportunities to put Sunderland above Burnley in the table after a goalless draw at Turf Moor.
“He’s disappointed, like the team,” Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris said.
“Football is like this.
“We have to make decisions, you make mistakes and you learn from them.
“That’s the best way to improve.
“Our players made the decision on the pitch for Isidor to take the second penalty, and for me, that’s not an issue.
“We take the positives because it’s a tough place to p...

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