Fulham boss Martin Jol has praised ref Martin Atkinson.
The Daily Mail says Jol has run the risk of FA disciplinary action by praising Atkinson.
The official takes charge of Fulham's Premier League clash with Stoke at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday despite his red card for Everton's Jack Rodwell being rescinded.
Although the FA have been clamping down on pre-match comments about referees, Jol said: "He's a good referee and he's proved that."