Owls fume at ref as Leeds snatch victory

SHEFFIELD Wednesday boss Paul Sturrock has called for an end to Premiership referees officiating in the Championship after his side’s controversial defeat to Leeds.

Steve Bennett, rated among England’s most respected top-flight officials, took charge of the Yorkshire derby but Sturrock felt his display cost Wednesday the game.

The Scot, who rarely criticises referees, said: “I’d like the Premiership to keep their own referees.