'Absolutely ridiculous' - Blackpool boss calls for key officiating improvement after Huddersfield Town meeting
Blackpool drew 2-2 with Huddersfield Town after giving away a two-goal lead in West Yorkshire.
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt believes there needs to be an improvement of communication with officials as he calls for more consistency.
The Seasiders drew 2-2 with Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon, as they let a two-goal lead slip at the Accu Stadium.
Ashley Fletcher and Karoy Anderson had edged the visitors ahead in West Yorkshire, before Marcus Harness and Cameron Ashia pulled things level.
The result marks Blackpool’s fourth point since the start of the new calendar year, with their form taking a dip following a successful December.
Calls for a foul in build-up to Huddersfield’s first goal against Blackpool
In the build-up to the Terriers first goal, the Seasiders were convinced a free kick should’ve been awarded to Fletcher after he appeared to be caught well inside his own half.
When asked if there was a foul, Evatt responded: “The players seem to think there is. I just want some consistency, I don’t think we’re getting any at all from any official at the moment, especially towards us.
“Dion (Charles) is a guy I’ve got a lot of admiration for from my time at Bolton, but he clearly kicked the ball away in the first half, and that’s a yellow card. Olly Casey does less in the second half and gets booked. That’s the frustration, and that’s where it boils over.
“Referees are quick to brandish cards against managers, which I think is absolutely ridiculous. A manager is entitled to question a decision when they don’t think they’re consistent.
“I just think we’re getting it completely wrong with the way referees manage personalities, whether it’s on the pitch or off it.
“I think we’re creating robots, and the days of having communication, good communication with staff and players, seems to have disappeared.”
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