by ronk » Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:17 am
I thought it was a red. Certainly live it seemed that way. I was only surprised that the ref actually gave it. He came in fast over the ball, studs showing, he could have broken Tevez's leg if he hadn't pulled out of the way. As it was it was dangerous enough.
It had all the criteria that refs like for giving reds. Broken play leading to change in direction so victim isn't expecting someone to lung from that distance, complete recklessness in attacking the ball with minimal consideration of safety for the other player, intent to hobble/sting the opposition's best player, distance travelled in the air, aggression, two feet. He was a red card from the moment he went into the tackle, the scissors kick didn't help.
Wigan were taking the piss with some of the stuff they were trying to get away with, game was always going to degenerate, thankfully no one got hurt and they lost out instead of us for once.
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