Former Peterborough United boss slams ‘pathetic’ decision-making, but other ex-Posh men had better days

By Alan Swann
Published 17th Oct 2021, 08:16 BST
Steve Evans. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images.Steve Evans. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images.
Steve Evans. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images.
Former Peterborough United manager Steve Evans ranted at match referee Lee Swabey after his Gillingham side were beaten 2-1 at home by Sunderland in a League One game yesterday.

Evans was unhappy with the amount of time added on at the end of the game as his side chased an equaliser against 10-man opponents.

Evans told Kentonline: “I went to see the referee and wanted to know why he allocated four minutes at the end. He has warned the goalkeeper three times for time-wasting, we had the (five) substitutes, two goals and a sending off and he adds four minutes. Listen to the words FA, pathetic decision, four minutes.”

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Former Posh forward Danny Lloyd had earlier given the Gills the lead from the penalty spot.

Other Posh old boys in the news yesterday included Danny Andrew who scored direct from a free kick to help Fleetwood to a 3-0 win over Crewe in League One and Kyle Vassell grabbed his first Cheltenham goal in a 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley.

Goalkeeper Luke McGee was in excellent form for League Two leaders Forest Green as they won 2-0 at Scunthorpe, while Tom Nichols saw a penalty saved as Crawley lost 1-0 at home to Sutton.

Related topics:Steve EvansLeague OneGillinghamSunderland

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