Referee in dock

Andy D’Urso will be asked to explain to the FA why he did not send off Barry Ferguson on Saturday. The Premier League referee cautioned the Scotland international twice in the 3-2 defeat to Southampton but did not show him the red card.

The official will explain the mistake to the FA who will decide on any possible action.

Head of refereeing John Baker said: “The referee will probably be asked for his comment because it is their (the FA’s) responsibility to hear when things are not quite right but we can’t anticipate what will happen.”