Irate Laszlo in hot water
27 Oct 2008 - 14:26:04
Csaba Laszlo could be handed a touchline ban by the SFA after the Hearts manager became embroiled in confrontations with fourth official John McKendrick and Aberdeen coach Sandy Clark at the end of the 1-1 draw with the Dons.
Laszlo was livid when his side were awarded a late penalty when Michael Stewart was brought down by Jamie Langfield, only for referee Steve Conroy and his assistant Chris Young to have second thoughts.
Laszlo is still annoyed by the incident, saying: "We watched the video and I can tell you what I saw.
"The ball was played by Michael Stewart, the goalkeeper came out and had a collision. Whether you give this penalty or not is not the question, my opinion is about the time taken to give the penalty and then take it back.
"The communication was very long and maybe this was the problem. A lot of people are talking about this.
"I went on to the field to talk with my players but I was not angry about the referee, definitely not. We did not have any conversation.
"After the game is finished, I have the right and everybody has the right to go on to the field.
"If you begin to discuss with the referee it is another situation but I did not discuss anything with him. The fourth official talked to me."