Referee Accused of Trying to Help Ryan Reynolds’ Team Advance in The FA Cup

• Sheffield United advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after beating star actor Ryan Reynolds in a fourth round replay
• The team’s captain Billy Sharp was however critical of the referee and the Wrexham owners after the game
• Sharp accused the referee of trying to help Wrexham advance to the last 16 of the competition

Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp boldly claimed the referee was trying to help Wrexham beat them in the FA Cup fourth-round replay.

Sharp was the star of the show on Tuesday, February 7, as he netted a crucial late second for his side, who won 3-1 to set up a showdown against Tottenham Hotspur in the next round.

In truth, it was a hard-fought victory for Sheffield, who were initially forced to a thrilling draw in the reverse fixture against the National League leaders.

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Notably, Wrexham once again showed admirable spirit and consistently caused problems for Sheffield at the Racecourse Ground in Wales.

“Disrespectful”

After the game, Sharp spoke to media as he slammed Wrexham owners and players over alleged disrespect.

According to the veteran striker, Some Wrexham players went ahead of themselves by suggesting they would automatically face Tottenham in the next round.

"It was a great cup tie over two games. They played excellently.” He stated as quoted on Express.co.uk.

"I think they've been disrespectful before the game, thinking he was already through.”

He also appeared to suggest the referee was biased throughout the game in favour of the National League side.

"The referee was helping them all night as well, I don't think he gave me one foul all night tonight.

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"But it's one of those things, I probably lost my head a little bit. But I've got a smile on my face now because we're through to the next round and we deserve it."

The Blades’ game against Tottenham is now scheduled for March 1

Kompany slams Man City critics

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on former Man City ace Vincent Kompany’s fierce response to critics amid claims the club breached Financial Fair Play rules.

City have been charged with alleged offences relating to a period between 2009 and 2018, with the potential punishments if they are found guilty ranging from fines to expulsion from the Premier League.

"No doubt there's a lot of righteousness in the world to come and tell you what you've done wrong, and then if everybody looks at themselves, I think the football industry in general is not one that can afford to point the finger too many times.” Said Kompany, who won four titles as a Manchester City player.