Nicky Forster eases spot pain

Nicky Forster defended Robbie Simpson after his first-ever penalty miss stopped Brentford's new manager completing a perfect day.

Simpson slammed his last-minute spot-kick against the post meaning the hosts had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Notts County last night.

The striker wrote on Twitter: "Absolutely gutted. First career penalty I've missed and it hurts. Sorry to all the Bees."

But Forster, who was yesterday confrimed as boss until the end of the season, said: "There is no blame for Simmo. You find me a player who hasn't missed a penalty in their career - I don't think there is one."