RateTheRef

The ball barely flicked the hand of Grealish. It’s a shame Mr Coote decided to intervene. It’s a shame he didn’t intervene when Casemero clear went over the top earlier with a nasty challenge. So inconsistent

Sadly this now appears to be the norm. Some challenges. Both stated are minimum YC. Mr Madley just smiles and ushers players away. If neither of those challenges warranted sanction. I dread to think what a player has to do to get one, probably something minor

I agree he is now in control, however I can’t recall seeing him so edgy in the opening 10 mins. He didn’t look comfortable or as confident as normal in his early decisions.

I agree re the colour of the shirt. Black would have been better. As to the ref not being responsible for the player’s behaviour. Again of course I agree, however having watched the game live. It was no surprise that it boiled over. You could see the frustration of the players building, again no excuses but you could see it coming

Very fair description of the game. I thought given the circumstances he had a very good game. I did feel his Assistants didn’t quite match his performance with more than one questionable offside decision. Good game to watch especially the second half. Thought a draw would probably been fair but County missed that chance with Foster’s penalty save

Given the game. It’s 100mph. I think he has done well first half. Most if honest did not spot the handball in real time. Good use of var and the correct decision. I agree the old hindsight for an advantage. I also believe the non second yellow was correct. Probably the hardest of all the quarter finals to referee. A great cup tie. Hope the second half goes well

Sadly the fault lies with the officials who do not enforce the laws of the game. Like most issues if it’s approached by all in the same way. The players would adjust quickly. For example, the games I have watched this season, I have paid particular attention to the goalkeepers and when they have the ball in hand. The law still states 6 seconds. The ones I have counted the average time the keeper holds the ball in his hands is 24 seconds. Just start multiplying 24 seconds by the number of times the keepers have the ball in hand ( unless he is losing and running out of time of course). It will total a lot if time wasted in the game and time which is never added on. So the refs could have a big part to play in reducing the time wasting and very easily done. The Laws are there. They just need applying by those at the top which will make it a lot easier for those at a lower level.

Classic example of letting too much go early on which has backfired massively. Half time couldn’t have come at a better time for him. Might calm things down. Needs to be stronger with the cards from now on