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’Dodgy’ spot-kick cost us – McGreal

By David Lenny

STAR MAN LUKE NORRIS Colchester

COLCHESTER United boss John McGreal was disappointed to see his side pegged back by a “dodgy” penalty as they returned home from Cheltenham Town with a point.
Conor Thomas converted from the spot 20 minutes from the end after Luke Norris had given the U’s a first-half lead.
The penalty was awarded for a foul by goalkeeper Dean Gerken on Reuben Reid.
“The penalty was dodgy to say the least,” McGreal said.
“Reid saw he wasn’t going to reach the ball and went down.” Despite the frustration, McG...

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