Hull's Robert Snodgrass has denied diving during Crystal Palace draw
Saturday 10 December 2016 18:49, UK
Hull's Robert Snodgrass admits he should not have been awarded a penalty against Crystal Palace on Saturday but denies accusations of diving.
The Scotland international was the focus of much of the post-match discussion, having given Hull the lead from the spot after going down in the area, despite the fact replays suggested defender Scott Dann made no contact with him.
Crystal Palace were adamant that Snodgrass had 'dived' but the 29-year-old says he was caught out by Dann's late decision to pull out of the challenge.
Snodgrass tweeted after the match: "Apologies from my end.
"It was never a penalty, but genuinely thought defender was going to slide, so tried to ride the tackle."
Hull manager Mike Phelan said he wanted to focus on the positives from the day, his side having played a full part in an extremely entertaining Premier League clash.
Having trailed 2-1, Hull fought back to lead 3-2, only to be denied by a late Fraizer Campbell header.
Asked about the Snodgrass incident, Phelan said: "I am not going to comment on that individual incident, simply because the referee has a hard job. He could have given three or four fouls today, in that penalty area, for both teams.
"We probably got away with one, but we have been on the end of others in the past, so let's not grumble, let's just take it on the chin that we have come out of it with a draw.
"Overall, we have to take the point, we have to take the pluses out of it, which were terrific today.
"I think the supporters of this football club appreciated the effort of the players and we have to regroup now, ready for the next game."
Hull remain in the drop-zone but Phelan feels reinforcements will be on the way, when the transfer window opens.
"We obviously need more," he added. "Without being greedy, we need just to add that bit of quality, if we can get it.
"All teams want to do that and January is always a tricky month but the players need refreshing, they need that little bit of help.
"The club, the supporters, want to see something changing and hopefully we can do that."
