Moneyfields boss Carter admits ‘we were robbed’ after heartbreaking loss to Southern League leaders Thatcham Town

Sam Pearce scored a 25-yard free-kick for Moneyfields in their 4-3 loss at Thatcham. Picture: Vernon Nash

A fuming Dave Carter pointed the finger of blame firmly at the officials for Moneyfields’ 4-3 defeat at Southern League Division One South leaders Thatcham Town.

Carter felt his side were the victims of some extremely poor decisions as they let slip a 3-1 lead against a side who have only lost once in the league all season.

'We were robbed and I had to feel for my players,' he said.

'The officials appeared to do everything in their power to ensure Thatcham won the game.

'All the major decisions went against us.

'They gave them a penalty that never was, a goal when the ball didn't cross the line and denied us two stonewall penalties.

'On top of that, after we went 3-1 up, they allowed Thatcham to kick off before our players had got back into position.

'From that they went straight up to our end and scored a goal.

'It is hugely frustrating because with the effort the players put in we deserved all three points.