Howard Webb: Spurs paid penalty for my error
Man in the middle: Spurs were leading 2-0 when Webb pointed to the spot after judging keeper Heurelho Gomes had fouled Michael Carrick
13 April 2012
Howard Webb has admitted he was wrong to award Manchester United a penalty in their 5-2 victory over Tottenham last weekend.
Spurs were leading 2-0 when Webb pointed to the spot after judging keeper Heurelho Gomes had fouled Michael Carrick.
The penalty was converted by Cristiano Ronaldo and Spurs capitulated but Webb (above), who has been appointed referee for May's FA Cup final, conceded his decision was wrong.
"I've looked at it again and I think it was a mistake," said the 37-year-old. "It's not always easy to see the way the play pans out from pitch level."
