Joe Royle gave his full backing to Fabian Wilnis after he felt the Dutch defender was unfairly sent-off in the game's early flashpoint.

Wilnis was red-carded for a professional foul on Jerome Cameron and Blues boss Royle said: "It was very disappointing.

"I thought the referee had a good game overall but one big decision cost us the game.

"Fabian was adamant there was no contact.

"Jerome went down as though there was a sniper in the the stand. It was like he'd been shot and that was very disappointing.

"I certainly don't think Fabian deserved to be sent-off, because the loose ball rolled safely back to Lewis Price. Therefore, it wasn't a clear scoring opportunity."

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Published Tuesday, November 29, 2005

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