Need to start being more professional and for that you can read cynical.
Richards should have lain motionless on the turf instead of getting up immediately and Everton would probably have been down to ten men.
Dzeko sat like a spoilt child as Everton went up the park and scored. Again, had he lain motionless, a free-kick might have been given or the game might have been stopped.
Lescott should have crumpled to the ground under contact in the box and the players surrounded the referee in protest.
Many will say this is wrong but there have been umpteen examples in past weeks of City players acting naively and making it easier on the referee. It's part of gaining experience and we'll keep struggling and, probably crash out of Europe as well, before we learn.
We should also use Platt as the spokesman after games, as he can point out the inconsistencies more effectively than Mancini. If you want a contrast, look at Ferguson last night. Asked about the penalties they received, he didn't comment- why should he they were given and scored- but instead he bemoaned the two they were denied; pressure straight on next referee.
Steep learning curve for everyone at the club, including us.
