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by DeePeeNCAFC
Yes, that was an interesting incident. Watching from the other side of the pitch I assumed one of three things had happened -
The throw-in should have been Walsall's all along, Leadbitter quickly took it before the ref corrected him. This seems like the most likely scenario. Or
Leadbitter committed a foul throw (feet in front of the line, ball not behind head etc) so he gave the throw to Walsall, very unlikely at pro level. Or
Ref penalised Leadbitter for taking too long over the throw and awarded it to Walsall. Huxtable was certainly officious throughout the game RE throw-ins being taken from the right place, the Walsall GK wasting time with goalkicks from his hands. So this is possible however he should've also cautioned Leadbitter if this was the case.
My money's on the first scenario.