Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt slams ‘disgraceful’ Luton goal

Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt hit out on the choice to permit Luton Town’s controversial last-gasp equaliser in Friday’s Premier League draw, calling it “truly disgraceful.”

The NFL legend was incensed after a prolonged VAR verify didn’t rule out Carlton Morris’ stoppage-time goal, regardless of vociferous Burnley appeals that their goalkeeper James Trafford had been fouled by Luton striker Elijah Adebayo.

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“I’m new to this ownership thing, so if I get fined by the Premier League, so be it…,” Watt, who turned an investor in Burnley final yr alongside together with his spouse, former U.S. worldwide soccer participant Kealia Watt, posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“This is as blatant and obvious of a foul as you could have. To miss this on the field AND miss this on VAR is truly disgraceful.”

Burnley had regarded set to safe simply their fourth win of the season after Zeki Amdouni had put the house aspect forward within the first half.

However, a 1-1 draw meant the Lancashire membership remained second from backside, 4 factors behind 18th-place Luton and three factors forward of last-place Sheffield United. Both Luton and Sheffield have performed one sport fewer than Burnley.

Burnley supervisor Vincent Kompany was equally perplexed by the decision.

“I think any ex-pro understands what the striker [Adebayo] is doing in this case,” Kompany advised the BBC. “First I expect the referee to see it, none of the Luton players have celebrated, the look of the striker is to the referee to see if he got away with it.

“Fair play to the striker, he tries his luck, he blocks the goalkeeper. He seems throughout to the referee and also you suppose certainly not. VAR will kind this out. Luton gamers will not be celebrating. I believed [Luton] have been unbelievable at this time, however the second there the referee has received to get it proper.”

The Belgian added: “I do not know what to say to my gamers. It’s ridiculous. It retains taking place. It’s unbelievable. It’ll steadiness off, I hope.

“This can’t decide a game. Something done by a bit of magic but not this. Not this.”

Luton supervisor Rob Edwards stated he understood their opponents’ frustration.

“That is a big moment in the game and we deserved that,” Edwards advised TNT. “I do feel for Vinny [Kompany] and if it is a foul I will be honest.”

Things is not going to get any simpler for Burnley subsequent day trip after they go to champions Manchester City on Jan. 31.

Information from Reuters and the Associated Press was used on this report.