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Phil Spencer

Ex Liverpool man takes swipe at Harry Kane after VAR controversy during Spurs' loss to Newcastle

It was one of the controversial decisions of the weekend, but Harry Kane's penalty appeal has certainly got fans and pundits talking.

With Spurs chasing the game, the Tottenham talisman went down in the penalty area after Jamaal Lascelle's appeared to stumble in front of him.

While Kane went down in the area, the referee and VAR decided that it was not a foul and therefore Tottenham would not get the penalty.

Fans have been split on whether it was the correct call or not, but one man who didn't hold back in his view was Stan Collymore.

The former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker took to social media to hail the decision made by VAR, and to aim a dig at Kane and other Premier League strikers for 'conning' referees.

He tweeted: "Shows how flippantly penalties have been given for attacking players making a meal out of the slightest contact that many are losing their mind that at last someone in Stockley Park isn't kidded.

"Wonderful, we'll see more players stay on their feet rather than rely on conning."

Tottenham's fans are likely to disagree with Stan Collymore's view that Harry Kane took a tumble on purpose, but unfortunately for them it counts for very little.

Let's hope there's no controversial decisions in next week's North London Derby.

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