Sheehan pleased with Swans but Ismael fuming at referee

BLACKBURN manager Valerien Ismael claimed poor refereeing decisions were “destroying” his work after seeing a late penalty turned down in a 2-1 Championship defeat by Swansea.

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Todd Cantwell gave Rovers the lead with a first-half header only for a superb Goncalo Franco volley and a smooth finish from Liam Cullen to leave the hosts chasing the game.

Cantwell had a huge shout in the 86th minute, skinning Cameron Burgess and seemingly having his ankles swept, but the whole of Ewood Park was stunned when referee Leigh Doughty waved play on.

Both Ismael and Cantwell were booked for their protestations, with the result leaving Blackburn clear of safety on goal difference alone.

It was the second time in four days they have had a huge penalty shout denied - having seen a handball appeal rejected in Saturday's loss to Charlton - and a deflated Ismael knows how costly it could be.