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Mike Riley offers Wigan apology

Riley offers Wigan apology
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Referees' chief Mike Riley apologises to Wigan for a mistake by Andre Marriner.

Referees' chief Mike Riley has apologised to Wigan for a mistake made by Andre Marriner during their 3-3 draw with Blackburn on Saturday.

Riley admitted that Marriner failed to spot that Blackburn had scored from an illegally-taken corner to deny Wigan a much-needed win.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that he has spoken to Riley about the incident.

"Mike Riley rang and explained his view. He was very supportive and that shows we have the right man in charge," Martinez said.

"His view was that the referee got it wrong. The decision has a big influence on us.

"Dropping two points for us at the moment is a matter of life or death in the Premier League."

Marriner will not officiate a game this coming weekend.

Wigan are currently bottom of the Premier League with six points from 12 games.

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