Joe Royle blasted referee Alan Kaye after watching his Ipswich Town side hang on for a 1-1 draw at The City Ground.

The Blues boss was less than impressed with the official or his assistants and fumed: "Let's just say I'm very disappointed.

"If I said what I really thought I'd get a three-year touchline ban - let alone three games.

"We should have had a penalty for a foul on Darren Bent and I was disappointed with the booking we got for Jason De Vos.

"Drissa Diallo could have had his leg broken by another tackle and, if the officials aren't spotting things like that, I've got one thing to say - help."

Published Thursday August 12, 2004

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