Originally Posted by
Thomas477
I agree, this is why I said it was the correct decision, but not good refereeing. Milner should've blown it up much sooner, and probably would've let it go if it missed, sort of you wanna take it before I'm ready, if you stuff up I won't save you.
I can't find a quote, but I'm sure for a 'formal' free kick, the ref just needs to set the 10 yards out, and not wait for the wall to be set. If sydney wanted to take it quick, they should've asked the ref if they could, like Fowler did a few years ago.