Blackburn Rovers manager Mowbray criticises penalty decision in West Brom defeat
Blackburn Rovers surrendered a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat to West Brom, with manager Tony Mowbray directing frustration at a pivotal penalty award. According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Rovers started brightly through Andri Gudjohnsen's two early goals, establishing a commanding position within 15 minutes.
West Brom mounted a comeback that saw Barney Stewart reduce the deficit before referee Adam Herczeg awarded a penalty in the second half. The decision proved decisive, with Isaac Price converting to level the score before Felix Horn Myhre secured victory with a late header.
Mowbray expressed disappointment with the official's judgment, describing the penalty as a genuinely poor decision. The Rovers manager suggested the challenge on Jayson Molumby lacked sufficient contact to warrant a spot kick, with replays appearing to support his assessment. Mowbray indicated Sean McLoughlin, presumably Rovers' player involved, maintained there was no contact whatsoever.
Acknowledging West Brom's quality and league standing, Mowbray felt the decision altered the game's trajectory. He suggested an alternative interpretation existed, mentioning a potential double-handed push that might have warranted a free kick to Rovers instead. Despite his frustration with the officiating, Mowbray stated he intended to move forward from the result.
