Leeds United Chat • Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 16th September) Leeds keen to extend Phillips stay amid City interest
Sybil: When the tackle took place Jurgen we saw that you were an animated conversation with the 4th official can you tell us what you were saying to him?
Jurgen: Er..um I was just saying to him that the traffic conditions were absolutely horrible for us getting into Ellen road, and that the journey down from Liverpool was horrendous. I also asked him if he knew any good curry houses or kebab shops in Leeds. He was most helpful.
Sybil: in a recent YouTube video which has now been deleted you were asked what you said to the referee and you stumbled and looked rather sheepish not being able to give a clear answer... were you aware that the cameras were on you and you didn't want to incriminate yourself? Should you not have remained in the technical area and not invaded the pitch?
Jurgen: Well Sybil I was never on the pitch it was just a bad camera angle... and I was lost for words when the interviewer asked me what I spoke to the referee. I am German you know and my command of English is not that good, that is my only excuse.
Sybil: Did what you said to the referee influence the red card, because before you began talking to the 4th official and then to the referee the game was allowed to go on a no foul had been called... and no VAR was called into play to examine the details of the tackle.
Jurgen: Well you see it is like this, I would like to explain it this way, the circumstances were, if you take the longview, and I'm not saying this is correct, the opinions of the pundits will confirm, that after due consideration, and everything is weighed in the balance, there can only be one conclusion. I hope that makes everything clear.
Sybil: clear as mud Jurgen