MX23RW : Saturday, November 9 02:27:33| >> :120:71841:71841:
[monks data]
Hibs logo
Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 4
Aug 15, 2020 at 5.30pm UK
Easter Road Stadium
Motherwell logo

Hibernian
0 - 0
Motherwell

FT

Campbell (72')

Stephen Robinson fumes at 'refereeing mistake' in Hibernian draw

Stephen Robinson fumes at 'refereeing mistake' in Hibernian draw
© Reuters
Hibs returned to the top of the table after the goallesss draw at home to Motherwell.

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson felt his side were denied a deserved win at Easter Road by a refereeing mistake after Jordan White had a goal disallowed.

White volleyed in off Paul Hanlon in the first half of a goalless Scottish Premiership clash but Sherwin Seedorf was flagged offside in the six-yard box and referee Greg Aitken disallowed it on the advice of his assistant.

Robinson said: "After seeing it back on the screenshot, as he (White) hits the ball he (Seedorf) is not in line with the goalkeeper at all. It comes off their player.

"The referee said to Jordan White he disallowed it because he was in the way of the goalkeeper. What you would do for VAR up here?

"I think the linesman has called it from 40 yards away. The referee is not in line with the ball.

"Listen, I have seen them given the other way.

"The performance certainly deserved to win the game 1-0, I think we showed how good we are in terms of our organisation and possession and creating chances.

"That's a very good Hibs side so to come here and dominate and be in complete control of the game, it's a performance that deserved a win.

"Unfortunately the referee has made a call, they have to, they make mistakes, and for me it's a mistake."

Motherwell enjoyed the better of the play with David Turnbull impressing and Hibs goalkeeper Ofir Marciano making the save of the game from Callum Lang.

Trevor Carson also made a good stop from Martin Boyle and Hibs head coach Jack Ross could not complain after his side returned to the top of the Premiership despite losing their 100 per cent record.

"We're disappointed in terms of how we were in possession but not disappointed with our application and willingness to defend properly, because I think that was evident," Ross said.

"If we flipped it round and we had drawn against Kilmarnock and won the three games following then I'd be standing here waxing lyrical about the start to the season, so it's important that we remember that.

"I am not disguising the fact we didn't play anywhere near the level we can on the ball but off the ball we were solid.

"Ten points out of 12 is a very good start."

ID:410457: cacheID:410457:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3640:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Jack Ross pictured in charge of Sunderland in September 2019
Read Next:
Jack Ross urges caution against "very dangerous" Motherwell
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic109102932628
2Aberdeen109102091128
3RangersRangers10613158719
4Dundee UnitedDundee Utd114431513216
5Motherwell105141313016
6Dundee113351720-312
7St Mirren123361521-612
8Kilmarnock113351523-812
9Ross County122641018-812
10St Johnstone123181525-1010
11Hearts122371419-59
12Hibernian111551016-68


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!