Having just seen a replay I don't know how anyone can say he was going for the ball. Clear red card, a clear 3 match ban for violent conduct, and the opponent had every right to exaggerate it. If you were out in town and some knobhead came up and kicked you while there was a copper walking past, knowing you couldn't turn round and smack him back without getting arrested yourself wouldn't you make a meal of it?
i dont know about that.....my pals would rip the piss out for goin down quicker then a ten bob hooker
