He might have been aiming for the ball but his foot went straight over it and connected with the Wigan player mid-shin. I'd have been outraged if that tackle had've been on a Spurs player. Hopefully he'll get off though. RVP and Lescott were both let off after far more blatant and intentional violent conduct incidents.
Lucky we didn't draw the game or we would have been not so Rosie47. Looks like Benny is ok 1457: FOOTBALLAssou-Ekotto will face no action Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face no action over the challenge which forced FrancoDi Santo out of Wigan's Premier League defeat at Tottenham. The Football Association said referee Lee Probert had seen the incident which left Latics striker Di Santo with a large cut on his shin on Tuesday, but took no action at the time.
Looks like Benny is ok 1457: FOOTBALLAssou-Ekotto will face no action Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face no action over the challenge which forced FrancoDi Santo out of Wigan's Premier League defeat at Tottenham. The Football Association said referee Lee Probert had seen the incident which left Latics striker Di Santo with a large cut on his shin on Tuesday, but took no action at the time.[/QUOTE] Good news indeed - cos we simply don't have an adeqaute replacement!! I am a big ran of Benny's, but it was a stupid, nasty tackle and could have had no real complaints if he had either seen red or got a retrospective ban. Relief all round - and on to Klanfield COYS!!!
Call yourself Vicious! I did not see intent and with the advantage of watching Benny many times I know it is not in his game. This kind of call from fans for red cards for accidental fouls is common, so common I am probably in the minority. I think this is a direct result of analysis by TV plus maybe some ex pros. who did indulge in that sort of behaviour casting everyone in their own image.
Highlights, in case anyone missed them: [video]http://www.myspace.com/video/serano/tottenham-hotspur-v-wigan-athletic/108507991[/video]
I guess it takes someone Vicious to see why Benny's tackle was vicious. Like in Silence of the Lambs it takes a psychotic, serial killer to track another
