CHEATS! Gradi wanted it called off and made sure it happened. I bet it was him who appealed to change the ref, and either knows him, or knew he would call the match off and recommended him to the FA. (Here comes a conspiracy) Because the FA knew it was Stoke and knew we were up for it more than crwho , they agreed to the cheaters whims. If you're the home team, you can always get it called off