Eustace highlighted Owen Beck's distress after being bitten during the derby, expressing disappointment over the lack of intervention from the officials: 'It's a shame the referee didn't see that.'
Heckingbottom condemned the act of biting in the game, emphasizing that 'mistimed tackles... are part and parcel of the game, you accept them,' but not unacceptable behaviors.
Eustace showed understanding of the heated nature of local derbies, stating, 'those are the kind of challenges you expect in a local derby,' reflecting on the intensity of the match.
Heckingbottom sought clarity on red card decisions, wanting 'greater consistency over what constitutes a red card challenge,' indicating due process in officiating standards.
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