Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear on Melker Ellborg controversy vs Port Vale

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Football Insider or go back to LFC Live.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “He’s lucky. He’s outside his area, so double jeopardy doesn’t apply.

“He’s very fortunate not to be dismissed for the denial of a goalscoring opportunity (DOGSO). He’s taken out the player.

“It’s a careless challenge, so I don’t think it borders on reckless, but that’s all he needs to do. He’s fouled the player, so he’s fortunate that VAR haven’t come in here.” Read more: Sunderland fans are adamant the trigger will be pulled on Regis Le Bris.What did Regis Le Bris make of his side’s FA Cup shock defeat?To put it bluntly, Le Bris was extremely disappointed with his side’s performance in the FA Cup.Speaking after the game, he said, “Full credit to our opponent, Port Vale, first of all.