If he didn't give it then it would most likely have been because of the home crowd, which is no better. A penalty in my opinion, but I still think the way he dives is shameless; guess he prefers to win at all costs, much like C. Ronaldo. The main difference being that Ronaldo has actually won a league title, of course.
As for them being burgled, nobody deserves to have that happen to them and I sympathise for the children mainly. However, the way they were plastered in the 'papers (The Mirror especially) the next day was pathetic.