I must admit I really dont get it.
Either the ref saw the incident and thought it merited no further action, in which case he is incompetent or negligent, or he didn't see it, and the EFL or FA should investigate it, in which case they are incompetent for not doing so.
I really don't get this "we cant do anything if the ref saw it" bull$hit. Its obviously more important to the league to stand behind refs when something so blatantly wrong and unjust has happened. its a cop out. They just cant admit a ref made a mistake, when it obvious to everyone that mistakes are made by everyone everyday.