Hughton Slams Chelsea Penalty Decision

Last updated : 23 September 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Chris Hughton: "We showed great character and great finishing to get back in the game.

"Some people say the Chelsea bench tried to get Ryan Taylor sent off but I never saw anything from Ancelotti.

"The equaliser for them to get back 3-3 was the softest penalty you will ever see and it got them back in the game. Fortunately, it was us that stopped the game going to extra-time.

"I didn't think it was a penalty. That is an understatement.

"It disappointed me because at that stage we hang on and win 3-2. If we had not got the winner and it had gone to extra-time, it would have been a travesty.

"This was a game that most people felt we couldn't win irrespective of what side they put out.

"It speaks volumes for the players in the changing room. Hopefully it will give us the momentum to go into the next few games.

"Shola showed why he is still at this football club.

"He has had periods at the club where injuries have hindered his progress. That was the case last season. But on this form he is a top player."