READING FC manager Paul Ince felt ‘aggrieved’ by refereeing decisions in the Royals’ defeat thumping defeat at Middlesbrough.
Ince’s side shipped five goals on the road as their away troubles continued, however the Royals boss believes that they were harshly done by.
“No, it wasn’t tortuous. It was poor refereeing,” said Ince.
“The decision on Shane Long changed the concept of the game. First-half they started quickly and we started to find our feet and quiet the crowd down.
“The penalty on Yids (Andy Yiadom) is ridiculous; he’s got his arm down by his side two yards away.
“It changes the whole concept of the game. I am aggrieved. I feel the referee made two diabolical decisions and that cost us a chance of winning this game today.
“I said to them if we can get the next goal then we’re in the game. We didn’t and conceded two in three minutes and capitulated.
“It all stems from that moment on Shane (Long) and that was a defining moment.”
Reading are back in action on Tuesday night at home to second placed Sheffield United.
Ince continued: “We can’t let it damage our confidence.
“It could be coming this week (the points deduction).
“We’re not sure if it will be but we have to deal with it and try and get three points on Tuesday against a very good Sheffield United side.”
