Warnock restrained but ‘absolutely distraught underneath’ after Burnley defeat

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock said he wanted to avoid another Football Association charge as he largely bit his tongue following Mike Deans controversial decision to reverse a penalty decision in their 2-0 defeat by Burnley.The hosts were leading through Chris Woods first-half goal when referee Dean pointed to the spot early in the second half after assistant Darren Cann flagged for handball against Ben Mee.But, after a discussion with Cann and his other assistant Ian Hussin, Dean changed his mind and also waved away two later strong penalty appeals before Wood grabbed an injury-time second.Neil Warnocks Cardiff are five points from safety (Anthony Devlin/PA)Warnock appeared furious during the game, but took the diplomatic route in his press conference.On Friday the Cardiff boss was charged by the FA for three breaches of the rules following his reaction to defeat by Chelsea two weeks ago, when the officials failed to rule out an offside goal.Asked about his magnanimous attitude, Warnock said: Im just trying not to get fined. Ive been advised. Im absolutely distraught underneath.Cardiffs Victor Camarasa confronts Mike Dean after the referee overturned a penalty decision (Anthony Devlin/PA).The Bluebirds boss was particularly unhappy about the involvement of Hussin, who was apparently crucial in persuading Dean to overturn the decision.Warnock said: The linesman was adamant and the fourth official told me the referee hadnt seen it and yet another linesman from 75 yards away has seen that its hit his head first and if its hit his head first then apparently its not a penalty.I find that amazing that the other linesman is instrumental in overturning it. The linesman who couldnt see a toe poke go out in the first five minutes. I wish we surrounded the ref a little bit like the Burnley lads do. Hes one of the best there is Mike Dean, so youve got to accept what he says Im afraid. I dont want any more charges, Ive got three this week. I dont want to have a hotel down there, do I?The second penalty appeal came when Aron Gunnarsson went down under a challenge from Charlie Taylor, and Warnock added: We feel that was the worst penalty shout of the lot. (Dean) said he made a meal of it. Taylor catches him right on his ankle bone.The result leaves Cardiff five points adrift of Brighton, who appear the only side now within reach and the pair meet on Tuesday.We keep getting kicked in the teeth one after the other, but I cant fault the lads, I thought they were super today, said Warnock.Decepcionados hoy, pero preparados para otro partido muy importante el martes. Vamos City! Disappointed today, but we'll prepare for another huge game on Tuesday. Come on City! pic.twitter.com/UJYhPZ25Zk Victor Camarasa (@vicama8) April 13, 2019Now weve got to once again overcome disappointments, decisions, and get ready for Brighton.If they beat us its probably all over isnt it, so a lot depends on the night and if things go for you. I hope we have a bit more luck than weve had lately and were ready for it.Burnley boss Sean Dyche felt Dean had ultimately made the right decision, saying: I think the referees officiated that very well. Its a really tough moment. If it hit Ben Mee in the face then impossible (its a penalty).Thats 27 points from 15 games for the Clarets pic.twitter.com/mHgJGdRTxg Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 13, 2019Speaking to burnleyfootballclub.com, Mee said: I thought it wasnt a penalty straight away. I couldnt do anything about it. My arm was by my side and the ball hit me in the face then hit me on the arm.Tom (Heaton) calmly said go and speak to him and it was the right decision.The Clarets looked in severe trouble three weeks ago after four defeats in a row, but this victory followed wins against Wolves and Bournemouth and all but guaranteed Premier League football for a fourth successive season.Dyche said: People will talk about being safe. We want to make sure factually of course. Its a big gap, its an important gap. Todays a massive game. The history of the Premier League suggests were in a very, very, very strong position.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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