Joe Kinnear blasts 'Mickey Mouse' officiating

By Mark Douglas on Nov 10, 08 12:17 PM in Journalists

JOE Kinnear laid the blame for the defeat that dumped Newcastle United back in the Premier League's relegation zone at the feet of his makeshift defence and referee Martin Atkinson, who he accused of being a "Mickey Mouse" official.

United's interim manager was incensed that Atkinson failed to spot what he believes was a push on defender Claudio Caçapa in the run-up to the penalty that decided the game in Fulham's favour, and believes that poor officiating is undermining the Football Association's 'Respect' campaign.

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