How sad it was to go into a match knowing that we would be playing against twelve..

Howard Webb is without failure the most duplicitous and unscrupulous referee in this country. He consistently favours the 'big' clubs (of which we will never be) and has no qualms about it whatsoever. The entire stadium were in unanimity at one point.

Judging by his performances vs Southampton and Villa it was clear that it would be an uphill struggle. That is not to say that Man City were not worthy winners; they were clearly a cut above us. But, we do not have to duly lose a match to have been swindled by a referees' performance.

Having said that, there is absolutely no recourse on the matter; we will continue to get him next season and suffer the consequences.

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His previous performances were shocking but I thought he did OK yesterday, not that he had many decisions to make.

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.

If it came off a Chelsea player's shoulder, who should he have given it to, Palace or Man City?!

The obvious time wasting by s***ty when subbing went unchallenged and only 3 mins where added for 6 substitutions

I support Scotland, Hibs and the Palace, no glory hunters here!!!!!!

PLEASE SIR, CAN I HAVE A PIE!!

The idiot in holmesdale upper tier is in our row.he always abuses the ref whoever it is and uses foul and abusive language.
don't get me wrong we all have a moan at the ref but this bloke is beyond belief and nearly got a thump yesterday.
He was also moaning about the lack of home support yesterday.
The bloke is a real nuisance and needs banning...

Couldn't get to the game yesterday due to illness so watched it on TV and had the benefit of replays not available in the stadium. I'd say on the day Webb got all the decisions basically right, unlike the Southampton game.

However, having said that one thing did come across, He was very quick to book Palace players but very slow to do the same to City players. Deliberate hanball, free kick rightly given but no card shown, tackle from behind (Milner on Ward) no card shown but when Ward did the same card out no problem. Mr Webb is very friendly with players from the "bigger" clubs and various England internationals, came out at half time laughing and joking with some of the City team but is stand offish with our players.

He does not overtly favour big teams, but clearly certain players get a good deal more from him than others. Bolasie would have to almost hit over the head with a brick to get much from him while Southamptons Llanana only has to give him a sideways look to get a free kick.

With luck he will cock up a major game in the world cup and be found out.