Everton fans have slammed the decision to give Dominic Calvert-Lewin a red card in their FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace.
The striker was sent off following a VAR review after a sliding challenge on Nathaniel Clyne in which he did appear to win the ball.
Former boxer and Everton fan Tony Bellew led the criticism saying it was a 'disgraceful' decision.
Bellew wrote on Twittert: 'DISGRACEFUL!! Never ever a red card.. wins the ball and it’s actually a great tackle!'
Seamus Coleman meanwhile told reporters after the goalless draw: 'Slow it down like, it's always gonna look worse. From my view it's a great tackle...for me it's not a red card.'
Jamie O'Hara ripped into VAR in his own message on social media saying that 'the game has been ruined by VAR' and that Calvert-Lewin's sending off was an 'absolute joke'.
Adam Catterall meanwhile referenced legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly with the quote 'Football is a simple game complicated by idiots'.
He added: 'Bill Shankly knew then what we’re all experiencing now.
'The game is in serious danger of losing a whole generation of fans because of its ludicrous persistence with VAR.'
Paul Wake tweeted: 'Honestly just make it a no contact. Never a red card. Sort yourselves out.'
While @Benjwinst said: 'That's an absolute disgrace. It's never ever a red card in a million years.'
Calvert-Lewin slid in on Clyne in the final 15 minutes of the game in which he won the ball, although Clyne went to ground holding onto his lower leg.
Chris Kavanagh was asked to check the monitor for a possible red card, which led to the Toffees striker being taken off with 11 minutes left to play.
Everton though held out for a goalless draw and the third round FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace will return to Goodison Park for a replay.