Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
I can't see where Allen was Careless, Reckless or used excessive force. The Ukrainian player was behind him, he had no way of knowing that he was there or that he was going to place his foot in front of his before Allen made contact with the ball. Everything Allen did was natural. The defining factor is that Allen doesn't have eyes in the back of his head (unlike my mother) I just can't for the life of me, understand what people think that he did wrong. His foot wasn't high, his elbows/arms weren't in an unnatural position, he didn't stamp or kick backwards, nothing indicates that what he did (attempt to kick the ball) was reckless, careless or excessive.
You dont think a player trying to play out from his own box shouldn't be aware of an opposition player even if hes behind him?. You dont need eyes in the back of your head. It was poor play. Allens reaction was to shout at those behind him.