Tony Mowbray refused to blame Sunderland's defeat at Blackburn Rovers on controversial refereeing calls. The Black Cats lost 2-0 at Ewood Park, with major question marks over both Rovers' goals.
Ben Brereton Diaz fired the hosts in front with a stunning strike just after the half-hour, but that came just 22 seconds after Jack Clarke was denied what looked like a clear-cut penalty at the other end when he was tripped by Ryan Hedges. And Rovers' second goal was glanced in from a free-kick by Scott Wharton, although replays suggested that he was offside.
It would have been easy for Sunderland boss Mowbray to point the finger at referee Craig Pawson, but he chose not to do so. "I haven't seen either of the incidents, but I've been told about them," said Mowbray, who was back at his old club after leaving in the summer.
