Robinson says 'terrible' penalty call harsh on Swansea

Former Swansea midfielder Andy Robinson says he feels for Luke Williams’ side after claiming Burnley’s match-winning penalty at Turf Moor on Sunday was the result of a "terrible" refereeing decision.

Match official David Webb awarded the hosts a spot-kick when he adjudged Swans skipper Matt Grimes had handled the ball inside the area.

Jay Rodriguez converted from 12 yards to seal the 1-0 win for Scott Parker’s side, leaving Robinson devastated for Swansea’s players who he said had done enough to earn a point – despite lacking more of a goal threat.

"It's a sickener," Robinson said on BBC Radio Wales Sport. "I don’t mind the referee taking his time – and I’m seeing it on the monitor – but it’s never, ever a penalty."

Grimes did handle the ball with his arm raised as he went up for a header amid Burnley attackers, but then could do little when the ball was headed towards him at close-range from eventual goalscorer Rodriguez.

Robinson added: "He’s tried to pull his hands away, but there’s players around him. I can see why Matty Grimes is so aggrieved – and I also think it’s a foul on Harry Darling before that.

"It's a big call and he’s [the referee] got it wrong. I’ve been there as a player. It’s a bad decision, a terrible decision."

Robinson praised the dispatch of the spot kick in additional time, but said Swansea should take credit for matching the Clarets, who climbed to fourth in the Championship after the win.

"Both teams were getting into good positions and not delivering," he said. "We didn’t see clear-cut chances. There were some efforts, but not golden chances.

"Josh Key stood out, Joe Allen in his 60 minutes was fantastic, as was Ban Cabango.

"But for Swansea there were some really good performances, but just when they got into the final third, that’s when they lacked."