Quote Originally Posted by gazan View Post
I have to say, I'm a little alarmed by LB suggesting that the Alex won't appeal the card. Bell intimating that it would be the refs word against theirs. But won't there be video evidence. I think the Alex don't want to risk the cost of the appeal.
I think that if you are Manchester City you appeal that and it is overturned immediately without much discussion. Or, dare I say, Wrexham of course. But little old Crewe will get no change and will have to pay for the privilege. The referee was nothing short of disgraceful. As you rightly say, he ruined the game as a spectacle (no reason to not send someone off of course) by either not understanding the game or he was blinded by the Hollywood razzamatazz. Maybe offered a walk on part in Mr Reynolds next movie. Either way he did nothing for the reputaion of referees in this country!