'Imagine our surprise' - Leeds United fans react as Charlie Austin escapes ban for referee comments

Southampton's Charlie Austin has escaped any punishment from the FA for comments made about match officials and Leeds United fans aren't happy.

Whites defender Pontus Jansson received a one-match suspension for his post-match interview about referee Jeremy Simpson following the 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road in September but Austin, who was speaking following the Saints draw with Watford last weekend, has been given the "benefit of the doubt" by the governing body for his rant. Here's how Leeds fans responded...

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Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson.
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