AdminLeicester City manager Russell Martin has spoken out after the Foxes were denied a goal against Luton Town, expressing his frustration over how the officials arrived at their decision.
Martin admitted he had been told the decision was correct, but made it clear that he was unhappy with the process behind the goal being ruled out.
🗣️ “I don’t think it was clear. I’ve been told it was the right decision’
“My frustration is the process of how they got there. I was told the linesman didn’t see it. It is what it is.
“We should have had a penalty — it was a high foot”
The Leicester boss also pointed to another incident during the match, insisting his side should have been awarded a penalty for a high foot.
The decision to rule out the goal will undoubtedly leave questions among Leicester supporters, particularly given the importance of every point as the Foxes look to improve their position in League One.
Martin’s comments suggest his frustration was not simply about the final decision, but also about the way the officials handled the incident.
With Leicester continuing to battle for consistency, the controversy adds another talking point following their clash with Luton Town. The Foxes will now have to put the incident behind them and focus on their next fixture.
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