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VIDEO: Joleon Lescott on West Brom row

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Watch West Brom defender Joleon Lescott's post-match interview as he discusses the controversy in the goalless draw at Sunderland.

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There was precious little entertainment on offer in a drab game and Sunderland felt the Baggies should have had Lescott sent off in the opening stages.

That moment of controversy came as early as the fifth minute, when referee Mike Jones had a key decision to make.

Jones initially turned down Sunderland appeals for a free-kick for a tug by Lescott on Danny Graham, only to change his mind on the advice of a linesman.

Having won the decision, Sunderland screamed for a red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity but referee Jones opted to book Lescott instead.

(Video courtesy of West Brom FC)

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