I didn´t watch the Australia - Croatia game so I would be reluctant to comment on the performance of the refereee under normal circumstances.

However Graham Poll is a particular figure of hatred for (us) Sheffield United fans after the 2003 F.A.Cup semi-final when he virtually gave Arsenal the goal that won them the game. He missed a blatant foul and then got in the way of a player racing to tackle back. Arsenal went on to score. TV showed the crowd were right and Poll was wrong. I hope that is the last we hear of "Here´s a man who is hoping England don´t get to the final so he can".

The United fans forum is currently full of letters greeting his demise in this world cup. And good riddance.