Unfair-Lee done?

Lee Mason should go down in Sunderland folklore. On his two trips to the Stadium of Light this season, the Lancashire born referee has awards the team in red and white five penalties.

Granted, only three of those penalties have been converted, but his contribution to Sunderland's cause shouldn't be overlooked.

It should also be noted that in 19 matches this season, Mr Mason has only awarded five penalties. All to Sunderland, and all at the Stadium of Light. Surely this is one referee you can not criticise as a Sunderland fan.

At the match on Saturday, fans were directing all sorts of abuse at Mr Mason for his failure to caution any Spurs players. This abuse should have been met by bemusement by fellow supporters, but it was met by approval.

I, for one, found it baffling how a referee could be criticised so readily when he has already awarded three penalties to the home side in little more than an hour.

How did you think Lee Mason did on Saturday?

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