English fans aren't happy that Australian referee Gerard Sutton is in charge of a Rugby League World Cup final that involves Australia.
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Behind 6-0 on the scoreboard going into the second half, but with very few chances to score, English footy fans were looking for a scapegoat.
And it wasn't going to be their side's one-dimensional attack.
Sutton, who got the job after Matt Cecchin was dumped following his controversial late call in England's win over Tonga last weekend, was squarely in the sights of some angry people.
Who tf thinks an aussie ref in an aussie game is a good idea
— matty (@mattypalmz) December 2, 2017
Which idiot allowed an Aussie to ref #RLWC2017Final? When he said the disallowed try was a try on the field, he just revealed his #bias.
— Andy S (@AndyLondon7) December 2, 2017
Just tuned in to see what’s happening..Aussie ref doing a game featuring Australia? I didn’t know a lot about RL before this...now I see why very few care about it 😳 #RLWC2017
— Liam (@LiamH19901) December 2, 2017
I’m union, but I’m English so I’m behind our other coded rugby friends but the Ref in the final is an Aussie... When we’re playing Australia?? How’s that neutral? #AUSvENG #RLWC2017Final #letsputthebarbiout
— Chris Jones (@chrisj0708) December 2, 2017
@England_RL WHY is there an Aussie Ref for this crucial match????? Not impressed!
— OldNick1495 (@bignick47) December 2, 2017
Aussie ref in a World Cup Final between Eng vs Aus! 🙄🙈
— Pedro (@pedropeters222) December 2, 2017
How can you have an Aussie ref and there playin in there own back garden.ffs #ENGAUS RL
— Mark Page (@markjpage49) December 2, 2017
Why is the ref in the @RLWC2017 final an Aussie. Seem unfair and totally biased!!!
— Phil McAllister (@philmcallister1) December 2, 2017
This ref may as well be wearing green & gold, how on earth is an Aussie allowed to ref the Aussies in a final?! #RLWC17 #AUSvENG
— Tom Marsland (@Marls91) December 2, 2017
So tell Ma again how an Aussie ref is allowed to ref this game? Missing forward passes and numerous high tackles for his country.
— Ruby (@Ruby_N11) December 2, 2017
Harsh or fair?