The Sky replays of the incident (of which there were many) were seen clearly from the neutral's armchair, well before Klein seemed to engage in the situation.

If these were shown on the stadium screen in the lead up to the decision then plainly Sky's involvement goes past that of broadcaster.

On the sending off, Klein surely made his intentions clear with the red card, yet within minutes, Jon Wilkin was penalised for a head-high tackle with no more than a penalty awarded to Wigan.

Surely Mr Klein had to send off all those deemed to have made such tackles following his initial decision if consistency is ever to be achieved?

The following night the Catalans v Leeds encounter saw three head-high tackles, none of which led to a red or yellow or even a birthday card being issued, with ferocious tackles going in on Ali Lauitiiti and Lee Smith.

Given referees' decisions in recent weeks, perhaps the other 11 teams in Super League should now field 12 players from the off, thereby guaranteeing consistency for the referee whilst ensuring Saints are not seriously disadvantaged by the confusion of playing an opposition with a full complement of players.

A ROBINSON, Leeds (Via e-mail)

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I have just read in your article about referees and the running of games. (Letters to the Sports Editor, July 16).

My argument goes further and back to the root of the problems – the RFL. A few weeks back Leeds were six points clear at the top and had a huge points difference.

Then the bubble bursts – Ashley Klein, inset, takes charge at Harlequins and a poor decision costs us the game.

Next, Leeds play St Helens and who do the RFL appoint, Steve Ganson from St Helens.

The weekend before last there was a mass brawl in France. Two players were sent off and both received bans.

The Harlequins player was given a three-match ban and a fine while the Catalan player got away with a one-game suspension and a fine.
Four other Harlequins players recieved one-game bans.

Are the RFL helping teams out who are in the running for top honours or just spoiling our good game?

Let's be fair with punishments right across the board.

TONY COOK (Via e-mail)

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WHAT is happening at Red Hall? The Millennium Magic action at Cardiff was excellent, perhaps the rents in south Wales have gone up?

We now have a situation in the National Leagues where three figure attendances are the norm.

There is a new Aussie coach at Huddersfield Giants though we do have Richard Agar and James Lowes – yes, young British coaches.

Last of the moans – why have Bradford Bulls signed Steve Menzies? At 34 surely this is a strange decision.

As for me I feel better for getting this off my chest.

KEVIN MAGUIRE, Batley

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