Torghelle told to stand up

Iain Dowie has told Sandor Torghelle to stop over-reacting after the striker sparked a cheat storm on Saturday.

The Hungarian was booked after going down clutching his face during Crystal Palace's goalless draw with Blackburn. He was cautioned for diving at Charlton earlier in the season.

Palace manager Dowie said today: "Sandor claims he got a finger in the eye. Whether it deserves that reaction I don't know but I think it was a little bit over-exaggerated."

Midfielder Tommy Black broke his leg playing for the reserves last night.

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