Keith Curle plans to complain about referee Michael Salisbury after blasting Saturday's official for "laughing" as he left the pitch.

United's manager was angry at what he described as "unprofessional" conduct from the man in the middle.

Curle had felt Salisbury and his assistants had made inconsistent decisions throughout the 1-1 draw with Barnet, who levelled through a controversial penalty.

The officials were booed off and Curle then hit out at how they apparently reacted. The Carlisle boss said: "I think he [Salisbury] has got to be accountable. I will be ringing up the referees' representative, because I think that performance was unacceptable.

"The level of inconsistency in decision-making was disappointing and then I'm walking up behind the referee and his assistants, and because the crowd's reaction was that they were booing them as they were walking off, the officials were laughing.

"Then, when they know I've seen it, and I've confronted them about it, then they want to go all serious.

"I think it is irresponsible, unprofessional and disrespectful to us as a football club."

Curle also said he was told that the referee's communication equipment failed at a time when the United bench was trying to relay their opinions, via the fourth official, about Barnet players "going over very easily".

United's manager claimed the collision involving Tom Miller and Elliot Johnson, leading to Barnet's penalty, was "innocuous". Curle also felt Bees player Simeon Akinola should not have been sent off for his challenge on Michael Raynes.

Despite a third straight draw against 10-man opponents, Carlisle remained third in League Two and increased their gap above the play-off places to four points.

Curle added: "The second goal would have killed them and we just needed Lady Luck.

"It still shows that spirit and tenacity and willingness to not get beat is there. Barnet defended well."

United's manager also saluted the fans' crowdfunding effort to boost his transfer kitty, which is now approaching the £12,000 mark after smashing its original £10,000 target.

More donations were made to Carlisle United Official Supporters' Club personnel at Saturday's game and they plan to meet United's hierarchy to discuss the next steps.

Curle said: "The gesture from the supporters, raising that money, is phenomenal. It shows that unity and that they're fully on board with what we're trying to do. I assure you the money will get spent wisely."

The tally was boosted last week by a £2,000 contribution from United's London Branch supporters' club. Their chairman Ian Jardine said: "The club is quietly supported by thousands of people who are not able to physically attend a game - they may be working, time-poor due to domestic demands or even living very far away.

"That is certainly the case for the London Branch and this idea presents an ideal opportunity for our members to show their dedicated and loyal support yet again by taking part.

"The London Branch hope that by showing our support and solidarity with the club and its loyal following, even more people will be encouraged to make a contribution."