When Liverpool plays Everton, their eight-year record ends, although analysts dispute about Ashley Young’s red card.
Ashley Young was dismissed during Liverpool vs Everton at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime, with Craig Pawson showing the Toffees full-back two first-half yellow cards
During Saturday’s first half of the Merseyside derby, Ashley Young was given the boot.
The seasoned defender, who formerly played for Everton and Manchester United, was sent off against Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield for receiving two yellow cards, making history as the first player to be sent off in EIGHT YEARS.
Young, who began the game for Sean Dyche’s team at right back, was booked early for a foul on Luis Diaz as he went into another challenge on the Colombian winger eight minutes before halftime. He passed his man without receiving any ball, and referee Craig Pawson decided to send the 38-year-old a second yellow card and dismiss him after giving himself a brief respite.
Having only committed two fouls in the first quarter, Young displayed little emotion as he made his way to the touchline, but before leaving through the tunnel, he expressed his unhappiness to the fourth official. He was the first player to be sent off against Liverpool for two yellows since Sadio Mane, the former forward for Liverpool, when he was at Southampton before moving to Anfield. He also became the 23rd player in Premier League history to receive a red card in the Merseyside derby.
Even though both offences were technically bookings, Pawson’s ruling wasn’t well-liked by everyone.
Ally McCoist stated, “I think it’s harsh,” when providing analysis on TNT Sports. “Someone will tell me there are two yellow cards, and I won’t be able to refute them.” However, I simply believe that occasionally you need to use a little common sense.
Working beside McCoist, Rio Ferdinand retorted, saying, “That’s one, I don’t think that’s a yellow, the first one.” You may say that one is unquestionably a yellow card.
“In fairness to Ashley, he notices the ball there, and I understand that as a defender, you want to stop anyone from getting past you out of pride and ego, but sometimes you have to give up and admit that you have to let go and hope that my center-backs will cover you in the next phase.”
McCoist continued, “Diaz is very cunning and knows he’s going to get kicked.” Even though that’s a deft forward play, I find it to be cruel. Examine the two occurrences; perhaps someone will point out that there were two yellow cards, but in my opinion, the referee should be given a little leeway there.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock had a very different stance, arguing that Young could have few grievances. “A player of his experience needs to do better,” he remarked.
“Young jumps in, thinking he has a chance to steal the ball. Knowing that the defender has a booking, Luis Diaz obviously wants to take him to the by line and stand in front of him.
“In such circumstance, you have to acknowledge that you’ve been defeated and hold out hope that someone is there to support you. You must have faith that someone is watching over you from behind.
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