Twitter Reacts to Referee Using White Spray on Snow-Covered Pitch During Spurs FA Cup Win

Referee Paul Tierney had quite a difficult night officiating Spurs' FA Cup tie against Rochdale on Wednesday night. The official caused a bit of controversy on

Referee Paul Tierney had quite a difficult night officiating Spurs' FA Cup tie against Rochdale on Wednesday night.

The official caused a bit of controversy on yet another night of VAR domination, but may be inclined to laugh at himself when he remembers a particular incident.

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At one point during the match, Tierney reached for his white spray can to mark out a spot on the pitch after awarding Tottenham a free-kick. That has been pretty standard for a few seasons now, but it really wasn't practical at the time, given that the area was covered in snow.

"What's the point of the spray here from the referee? He can put that away," BT Sport Commentator Ian Darke remarked.

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And while Tierney appeared to catch himself before completing the gaffe, the TV cameras shifted focus, leaving viewers to guess for themselves.

Of course, they were always going to go with the funniest possibility, and here are a few Twitter reactions below. 

Please don't tell me the ref sprayed his white spray paint on the snow? #TOTROC

— Sophie Roseanna (@sophieroseanna) February 28, 2018

Ref gets out white spray to draw a line in the snow 😂 Absolute Joker #COYS #THFC

— Ryan (@RyAdLamb) February 28, 2018

Cryin, the ref using the spray, for freekicks, because he can, even on a snow white pitch?😂😂😂

— Scott🇾🇪420MUFC (@scottuz) February 28, 2018

Ref uses white spray on pitch covered in snow...he’s completely lost his mind #TOTROC

— John Beschizza (@BiscuitJohn) February 28, 2018

Shout out to the ref who used the disappearing white spray on the white snow.

— Dilla (@E_Dilla) February 28, 2018

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