Neil Ravenscroft wrote:Actually, the ref got the big decisions right. It was a red card, Barnes did dive (twice) and handled the ball in the box. The weird thing was, how come he didn't get the three yellow cards he should have?
I agree in general. My only major criticism of him was his failure to caution Barnes for simulation. That apart, the referee tried his best to keep his cards in his pocket until he was forced to act by the players' misconduct. He had a decent game and tried to manage situations, instead of reaching for his top pocket every time (like those useless tossers, David Ellary and Mike Riley used to). Sadly, some players (and spectators) are too immature to recognise that.
Reading some of the comments on here, about the referee, just beggars belief. I'll advertise the next referees' course on here and those who blame all of Walsall F.C's on-the-pitch problems on the referee can see for themselves what an easy job it is! :mrgreen: