Know exactly what you mean pal, Jonty Allum took me and Cheshire, they're Gaz and a couple more to the semi final against Hull, we finished up parking in Tesco's in the town and walked there and back to the ground much more simpler.

Cant speak highly enough of the ground, which was just quality.
Enjoyed both games too especially the tension in the main event, Huddersfield were certainly unlucky.

The only downside was getting away from the stadium and onto the tube, which took some of the gloss off the day.

The venue itself and facilities were better then Wembley, the view (even from level 5) was superb.

Stewarding and staff were excellent, well done Spurs !

Smithies called to the disciplinary on two striking charges

4 matches

No surprise there really , toss up between him and Bentley for that new category….Grub of the season 2022

Which suggests that he should have been sent off

Don't think it works like that unless they've changed it, remember David March getting two yellows at Bradford by Ganson?

Haven't watched it back yet.
However, 4 games is a fairly hefty ban and suggests that it was more than a yellow or, 2 yellows ?

Water under the bridge now

For a major venue it was a cracking view and the stadium seemed to keep the noise in, probably because of the steep sides, well worth the trip.

Yep you're right. Happened earlier this season too. Can't remember the incidents but I think it was Welsby who was the player sinbinned.

It's not a 4-match ban. It's 2x 2 match bans.

The net effect is the same, but it's 2 separate incidents, judged separately -both worthy of a 2-match ban.

Earlier in the season everyone was moaning that the game was being ruined by overzealous refs sending people off.

Can't win.

Even one yellow could have affected the game significantly.

You’re correct it’s 2 separate incidents, both worthy of a yellow card.
He was also guilty of a 3rd high shot and had Child been better and seen all three then maybe a red would have followed the 3rd act of fowl play due to repeated dangerous play.

I agree that early in the season it was over zealous but watching the incidents back he threw his forearm in with a closed fist and the look on his face tells you he had intent and hit the target he was aiming for. Yellow for me but borderline red!

Official BBC viewing figures for the game were 1million peaking at 1.4

I certainly wouldn't have complained if he been given the red card.

Earlier in the season, he'd have been sent off (twice)