Quote Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost... View Post
This wasn't a sliding tackle.



I don't understand how you can dismiss as that 'got the ball, fair game'. Look at what his right leg does!
All the more reason not to send him off.

Stayed on his feet, one footed. Got the ball. Perfect challenge IMO.

The fact his follow through went in to Gotze can't be helped. If Ramires had pulled out of that challenge, he'd rightly get a bollocking.