Michael Oliver, very highly rated ref from Ashington. Son of Clive.
Highly rated? You're joking right? Just looks like another clueless plum to me.
He hasn't been that bad.
That first red card is a terrible terrible decision. What 5 mins into the game? It's such a simple decision too. Simple penalty and maybe a yellow. End of. He's completely ruined the game.
That's technically the rule of the game though. When the foul denies a clear opportunity it's a red, which is usually how it works in the box. I hate the rule, but that's how it is.