But the larger point here is that when officials begin to back down, they begin to lose credibility in the eyes of both the players and the public. I know, some will argue that officials have about as much credibility as lawyers and politicians. But they are still an integral part of the game and their role does need to carry with it a certain degree of respect if they are to maintain any semblance of control.

BUT, all of that aside, I am glad he said he screwed up. Bravo, no heat of the moment, no best of my abilities. I blew it and cost a team a VERY important game.

He ruined a perfectly good Sunday with that call. Man U had already lost, things were looking up. The least he could have done was said he blew it, and bravo for doing it. I guess the real problem is that his admission does nothing for Liverpool except give us sour grapes. Given his admission, the premiership should have given Liverpool a second point as a booby prize and then maybe there could have been justice. Dreaming I know.

I understand your point, but I am glad, for once, somebody stated the obvious.