LEEDS United manager Peter Reid thanked referee Alan Kaye for sparing striker Mark Viduka from a potential suspension.
Kaye suggested that the Australian be substituted after he was booked during the 1-1 draw at Bootham Crescent to avoid further trouble.
Viduka was cautioned after an incident with City trialist Andrew Jordan, and then, in frustration, threw the ball at his opponent's head.
Defender Michael Duberry was also taken off for a similar reason in the second half.
Reid said: "The main thing was that the referee was sensible because we could have been in trouble.
"I think the players got a little bit frustrated because York worked that hard and we couldn't get our passing going, but we've got to give York credit for that."
Updated: 11:28 Thursday, July 24, 2003
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