Jon Dahl Tomasson has revealed Blackburn Rovers received an apology from Referee Federation for the decision to award Sheffield Wednesday's second goal last weekend.

Marvin Johnson's strike was allowed to stand despite replays showing Callum Paterson holding James Hill as he tried to block the shot. That was a crucial moment in the match, putting the Owls 2-1 ahead with 10 minutes to go at Hillsborough.

Tomasson was sent off for his remonstrations and has received a touchline ban, meaning he won't be allowed pitchside against Leeds United this weekend.

He apologised for his actions but also revealed that the club did receive an official acknowledgement that the wrong decision was made on the day.

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"Yeah, of course, I was disappointed and frustrated," Tomasson said. "I don't think I was aggressive but I should say sorry to the referee.

"I was complaining and I am sure the referee would like to apologise to Rovers because it was a game-changing moment. The referee federations sent us a nice letter that also said it was a foul and he should've given a free-kick.

"I am sure we know, players make mistakes, managers make mistakes, referees make mistakes. I think it was tough for him when you make a game-changing mistake and you have to watch it back afterwards and you see you have made a terrible decision, I feel sorry for him."

Rovers have been on the wrong end of several refereeing decisions this season. Andrew Moran's goal at Coventry City was incorrectly ruled out, Scott Wharton was sent off against Norwich City which was then overturned and then this latest incident.

Tomasson insisted he would like to see VAR implemented in the Championship and believes it will happen in the future.

"I would 100 per cent like to see it," he added. "I see situations where it takes too long, of course.

"There are situations where people make mistakes but that happens. I think there are less mistakes if you look at the game.

"I think it will happen. When, I don't know. My last club were against it and I was for it."