Salford City manager Karl Robinson candidly admits asking the fourth official to end their FA Cup third round match against Manchester City at the 90-minute mark due to the overwhelming 8-0 scoreline and a desire to prevent further injuries to his players.
Salford City manager Karl Robinson revealed he requested the fourth official to end their FA Cup third round tie against Manchester City at the precise 90-minute mark despite a resounding 8-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium. Robinson acknowledged that the match was essentially over by halftime, with City's dominance evident throughout. He admitted to asking fourth official Edward Duckworth to end the game as swiftly as possible, citing a desire to avoid further injuries for his players.
According to Robinson, he assured Duckworth that he would personally contact the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL) on Monday to address any potential issues arising from the request. Robinson emphasized that both he and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola showed respect for the situation, deeming it a testament to the referee's good character. He also acknowledged the challenges faced by his team, including limited training opportunities due to weather conditions and the absence of regular video footage analysis. Despite the heavy loss, Robinson remained positive, viewing the experience as beneficial for his club and highlighting the increased exposure they received. He expressed his goal of making Salford City the next best team in the Manchester area, trailing only Manchester City and Manchester United. Meanwhile, Manchester City will face another lower league opponent in League One's Leyton Orient in the next round of the FA Cup. Despite their recent victories, City will be cautious not to underestimate their opponents after witnessing Leyton Orient's impressive upset win against Championship side Derby County in the previous round
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