“That’s not on, I feel for Eddie Howe and those players, I genuinely do. It’s bordering on robbery, it really is. They’ve worked their socks off, they’ve defended so well, Pope has been excellent and that’s a really poor decision from an official that has been excellent.
Former Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas agreed with McCoist, as he was flabbergasted that one of the continent’s most respected referees awarded a penalty. “I think that’s a shocker from the referee,” he said. “He had such a good game and to give that right at the end, he’s caved to be honest with you.
“I think the players from Paris Saint-Germain put so much pressure on him throughout the match, he’d performed so well, but for that to happen in that moment like that, it doesn’t feel right. It’ll be a tough one to swallow for the players but Eddie Howe should be so proud of his team. They’re down to their bare bones, they’ve worked their socks off and they should’ve left Paris with all three points.”
