Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has banned Benjani
Mwaruwari from taking any more penalties.
Benjani was denied from the spot by West Ham goalkeeper Robert
Green in the 95th minute of the 0-0 draw between the Hammers and
Pompey on Saturday.
The Pompey striker was handed the opportunity to give his side the
three points after Hammers defender Danny Gabbidon was ruled to
have handled in the box.
Redknapp admits that after Benjani's miss the forward is set to
join Nwankwo Kanu, who missed earlier in the season against
Liverpool, in being prevented from taking any more Pompey
penalties.
Happy
"Benjani worked his socks off as usual for us but, as for
penalties, he won't be taking another one," said Redknapp.
"(Niko) Kranjcar or (Sulley) Muntari were down to take any
penalties. I wish one of them had.
"Kanu went on as substitute but I've already told him to stop
taking penalties after the Liverpool game.
"I saw Niko with the ball and I was happy with that but Benji must
have taken it off him.
Great form
"Of course I gave Benji a rollicking. I said 'you are a silly boy'
and told him off - but he does so much work that I wish I hadn't
rollicked him now. He's been in great form.
"I thought it was a penalty. Gabbidon touched the ball and moved it
on with his arm, but coming so late in the game it has got to be a
bit harsh.
"West Ham played well and matched us up in midfield. They must have
done their homework but we started strong and if we'd scored it
might have given them problems."
