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Jon Moss isn't respected by players... the fact he cautioned five West Ham men at London Stadium showed he doesn't know how to control a game

Jon Moss appears to be a referee players don’t respect.

In a relatively straightforward game the Wearside referee struggled to maintain control with virtually every decision being disputed and challenged.

The fact Moss cautioned seven players, five of them from West Ham, in a game without a nasty tackle showed how he failed to manage the match.

Referee Jon Moss puts his arms up as he speaks with Simone Zaza of West Ham United
Referee Jon Moss puts his arms up as he speaks with Simone Zaza of West Ham United
Moss found himself under pressure to award a penalty to West Ham against Southamptonu00a0
Moss found himself under pressure to award a penalty to West Ham against Southampton
Moss wasn't trusted by the players, with almost all of his decisions challenged by the players
Moss wasn't trusted by the players, with almost all of his decisions challenged by the players

Even when he got decisions correct, waving aside Simone Zaza’s appeal for a penalty after diving being a case in point, the players appeared incredulous.