‘Lee Probert is an absolute disgrace’ – Football fans fume as referee correctly books Leicester City goalscorer Demarai Gray
Some of those watching the Foxes' 1-0 win over Cardiff City believe the official should have been lenient after Gray removed his shirt while celebrating
Football fans were left fuming on Saturday afternoon when referee Lee Probert booked Leicester City star Demarai Gray following his emotional winning goal against Cardiff City.
The winger netted the only strike of the Premier League game and upon scoring removed his shirt to unveil a tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who tragically died a week ago in a helicopter crash outside their King Power stadium.
Probert's decision to stick to the letter of the law at such a poignant moment left football fans annoyed and frustrated with many believing Gray should have been let off his indiscretion.
Any player who removes their shirt to celebrate a goal is automatically cautioned by the man officiating the game.
After witnessing the incident several fans took to Twitter to vent their fury and discuss the emotive incident, as you can see below.
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But other football fans were also sympathetic towards Probert who had no option other than to caution Gray thanks to the laws of the game.