Toure anger at referee

Skipper frustrated by performance of official

By Chris Harvey   Last updated: 27th November 2007

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Arsenal skipper Kolo Toure was critical of referee Eric Braamhaar as The Gunners lost their 28-match unbeaten run in Seville.

Braamhaar awarded the Spaniards a second-half penalty converted by former Spurs striker Fredi Kanoute as Arsene Wenger's men went down 3-1 in Andalucia.

He also sent Wenger to the stands as the Gunners boss became increasingly frustrated with the theatrical antics of the home side.

Toure, who manfully marshalled a weakened Arsenal defence, said: "We gave everything. I don't like to talk about the referee but tonight he was a little bit difficult for us.

Deserved

"The ref sometimes helped them but when you go away it is always like that but they deserved their win. We gave everything but that's the way football goes.

In spite of surrendering their unbeaten record which stretched back to 7th April, Toure feels the Gunners will bounce back quickly.

"We knew that defeat would come but we need to start again and show character. To be a winner you need to come back from these hard things."

The visitors were leading in Seville thanks to Eduardo da Silva's 11th minute goal but once the hosts got back into the game thanks to Seydou Keita's fine strike it was always an uphill struggle for the inexperienced visitors who fielded a much-changed line-up.

"We played against a really good side," said Toure. "We were leading and then we conceded and from there the game started going badly for us. We'll now move onto the next game."

Comments

Kiigo Njumbi (Arsenal fan) says...

The Back Line Needs to be Addressed. Some maturity needs to be shown when Toure goes for the African cup in January

Posted 20:07 29th November 2007

Wale Omowumi (Arsenal fan) says...

Senderos' problem started to 2 seasons ago when didier droghba made him look so ordinary in charity shield, and both league matches of that season and he has never recovered from the experience.He is slow, very sloppy and his timing is off.He does not defend intelligently but likes to hoof the ball when it comes his way when under pressure.His reaction time is totally gone.HE REMINDS ME OF PASCAL CYGAN.Wenger should cut his loses ship him off in January and recall Djorou from his loan deal or buy another defender.Lets not forget the African Nations cup is fast approaching(january) with kolo and eboue will be involved. Pls Wenger collect Tony Adams no 6 and buy a defender/s ASAP.

Posted 15:10 29th November 2007

Josh Walker (Arsenal fan) says...

I agree with the earlyer comment, Senderos is not up to the quality that comes with a place in the top four! And this problem needs to be sorted. I would like to say something about the ref but i think we have all had enough of moaning fans due to the ref.

Posted 09:27 29th November 2007

Panos Giannoukakis (Birmingham City fan) says...

I am sorry to say this but Senderos is not good enough for the Arsenal! He showed good promise early days but seems to have gone backwards. I am sure he is a great lad But Arsene needs to address this problem ASAP before it affects our great charge for honours.

Posted 13:54 28th November 2007

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