Nigel Pearson admits Bristol City’s penalty record doesn’t make sense but he insists the club have not sought to apply any undue pressure of the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Board) to investigate their decisions during Robins matches.
City’s wait for a penalty is now at 432 days, with Chris Martin’s successful spot-kick at Coventry City 61 matches in the past. Pearson was especially aggrieved in the wake of their 1-1 draw with Swansea City in the FA Cup last Sunday as he felt his side were denied two clear decisions.
Reports this week claimed City had contacted the PGMOL to request clarification on why they’ve had so few decisions in their favour but Pearson slightly played that down, indicating that all that had happened was the standard match report being filed.
