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West Brom 2-0 Oxford United: Gary Rowett fumes at pen refusal

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett claimed his side were denied a penalty for handball at 1-0 when Cameron Brannagan’s shot hit a West Bromwich Albion defender.

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 February 2025

DECISION: Rowett

Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett claimed his side were denied a penalty for handball at 1-0 when Cameron Brannagan’s shot hit a West Bromwich Albion defender.
“It was a blatant penalty – Brannagan’s shot was blocked by their guy who had his arm outstretched,” he said.
“I think seven of our players appealed instantly and it was a moment that could have got us something.”
Rowett added: “It was a poor start from us and we allowed them to dictate the game but Tony Mowbray teams do that.
Struggling
“It would help not to concede a goal after 11 minutes although it was good ...

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