Coventry City boss Steven Pressley slams referee after four reds in 29 minutes

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has slammed the referee that officiated his side's friendly match against Kalloni FC in which four red cards given.

The sendings-off all occurred within 29 minutes of the match as tempers flared during the 0-0 stalemate.

Pressley told reporters: "He let us replace Danny and their player to keep it 11 vs. 11 because I had a conversation with their coach and we both wanted to try to keep the game as normal as possible.

"But as far as the referee goes and his control of the game, he just lost the plot."

The Sky Blues had Danny Pugh and Billy Daniels sent off, while Paul Keite and Manuel Dalgado were dismissed for the Greek side in Italy.

The referee allowed both sides to replace the players in order to keep two full teams.