Michael Brown cannot understand penalty decision as Leeds lose to Fulham

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Michael Brown has told EFL on Quest that referee Tim Robinson made the wrong decision to award Fulham a penalty against Leeds United on Saturday – as the Whites suffered a 2-1 defeat to Scott Parker’s men at Craven Cottage.

Aleksandr Mitrovic opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Ben White was adjudged to have pushed Bobby Decordova-Reid in the penalty area when defending a cross – though replays showed the push was minimal.

Leeds did equalise through Patrick Bamford who netted his tenth of the season, after Eddie Nketiah’s shot was parried. But Josh Onomah scored the winner, after Leeds failed to defend a corner – and the ex-Tottenham star pounced.

Brown, who played for both Leeds and Fulham during his career, believes the referee made the wrong decision to award Fulham with a penalty – stating that there is minimal contact and White does little wrong.

“I don’t understand what the referee sees,” Brown said. “Yes, there is a slight bit of contact, but we’ve got  to have a bit of contact. That is never a penalty. No way, and that is why Leeds United will feel disappointed. It leaves them with an uphill task against a strong Fulham side.”

TBR’s view – Brown spot on, Leeds should feel aggrieved

Decisions like this can alter an entire season. Leeds have now taken one point from two matches – after seven wins in a row beforehand. Last season, their excellent first half was followed by a plummeting second half.