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Keith Stroud axed from Gillingham's game against Millwall after incredible Newcastle penalty blunder

Keith Stroud's horrendous officiating error during Newcastle's victory over Burton has led to the referee being withdrawn from taking charge of Gillingham's game against Millwall.

Stroud awarded Burton a free-kick following a successfully converted Matt Richie penalty after Dwight Gayle encroached into the area.

The spot-kick should have been re-taken but instead possession was handed back to Burton.

Referee Keith Stroud has paid the price for his dreadful refereeing error on Wednesday
Referee Keith Stroud has paid the price for his dreadful refereeing error on Wednesday
The Newcastle players were incensed after Stroud incorrectly ruled out a penaltyu00a0
The Newcastle players were incensed after Stroud incorrectly ruled out a penalty

Stroud's gross error of judgement caused fury on the Newcastle touchline as players and fans attempted to make sense of the decision.