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title: "Leeds: Fans react to Phil Hay tweet on Newcastle penalty shout"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-09-19T19:35:37Z"
modified: "2021-09-19T19:35:37Z"
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# Leeds: Fans react to Phil Hay tweet on Newcastle penalty shout

**Leeds United reporter [Phil Hay](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1439137718060081154) shared his views on a controversial incident against Newcastle United involving Dan James.**

And, as to be expected, Hay’s Twitter [post](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1439137718060081154) had plenty of Leeds fans talking on social media.

The Whites made it five league games without a win for the [first time](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1439188936564346881) under Marcelo Bielsa with a [1-1](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58510618) draw at St James’ Park.

Raphinha gave Leeds an early lead, and Leeds should’ve possibly been given a penalty after James collided with Joe Willock inside the area.

Mike Dean had a clear view of the challenge but decided not to award a penalty, with VAR also not getting involved.

[Hay](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1439137718060081154) revealed he didn’t get a replay of the tackle on Friday night but now believes that Leeds had a ‘very strong shout’ for a spot-kick.

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### Leeds fans react

The well-known reporter’s [Twitter post](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1439137718060081154) on Saturday morning led to a number of Leeds fans sharing their thoughts, with plenty still fuming that a penalty wasn’t given.

**“Perhaps a clear and obvious error. Shambles”**

[Credit: @DoctorT1992](https://twitter.com/DoctorT1992/status/1439156491429322752)

**“Mental. Stone wall pen and it didn’t even get looked at?”**

[Credit: @ryancoles89](https://twitter.com/ryancoles89/status/1439138422590001157)

**“Strong shout it’s a stonewaller, absolute joke”**

[Credit: @tbeattie9](https://twitter.com/tbeattie9/status/1439138731953475587)

**“Clear and obvious penalty for anyone but Leeds. Another awful decision against us.”**

[Credit: @david\_kitty](https://twitter.com/david_kitty/status/1439185885430493189)

**“Is that not why we have VAR? If not then what’s the point at all?!”**

[Credit: @Lee6378](https://twitter.com/Lee6378/status/1439179839114784768)

**“The refereeing in England is abysmal”**

[Credit: @GTFOH1986](https://twitter.com/GTFOH1986/status/1439138505574264832)

***In other news: [‘Be a big boost’ – Paddy Kenny lauds ‘brilliant news’ from Leeds United source.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/kalvin-phillips-premier-league/)***