Jack Rodwell - Sunderland vs Spurs

[Mooseybaby]

Sunderland's Jack Rodwell with a cynical, somewhat nasty hack on Spurs Dembele.

Absolutely no intent to play the ball and only appeared intent of taking out the man.

Referee Lee Mason showed Rodwell a yellow card, but quite easily have been a straight red and probably should have been.

 

[NERef]

Disclaimer: I'm a Sunderland fan thought I'd get that out of the way early.

Great tackle, nothing wrong with it. Can't believe it even warranted a free kick let alone a yellow!

Probably the best thing Rodwell has done in a Sunderland top! Think it's the only time I've seen him break up play!

 

[PinnerPaul]

That's an "orange" if you ever saw it.

To maintain control at grassroots, you'd probably issue red more often than not.

At PL level, not surprised to see a yellow

 

[Sheffields Finest]

I agree orange, not a leg breaker, clumsy, yes, premeditated probably, worst tackle ever, no, but either card is sellable depending on the temperature of the game. No issue with either!

 

[RustyRef]

Sorry, that is a blatant, blatant red card. Not attempt whatsoever to play the ball and that kind of tackle has no place in the modern game.