[jjamez]

Or maybe the ref was just shite.

I think a lot of the rules over the last probably decade have changed numerous times, sometimes even back to what they were only to change again, others have had odd alterations, that refs nowadays haven't a clue what is or isn't a foul.

So many rules now have subsections, that I feel sorry for a ref having to remember them and then go through it all before making a decision.

What's wrong with, did it hit the hand or arm? If yes, was it in an unnatural position or move towards the ball? If yes, foul.

Offside, was the player behind the last man when the ball was kicked? If yes, offside. Get rid of the did it touch a defender bollocks. The interfering with play bit, did he move towards the ball or did he get out of the way of a shot whilst being close to the keeper. Nothing more needed.

For tackles, did the player get the ball first, if yes fair challenge. For headers did one player go for it and the other just arch a back and not challenge, if yes, the one who went for the ball was fouled