STEVEN GERRARD’S ex-Liverpool team-mate Robbie Fowler reckons Alfredo Morelos deserved to be sent off against Aberdeen. The Gers forward was shown a straight red for kicking out at Dons defender Scott McKenna early on in the fiesty Pittodrie clash. PA:Press Association Alfredo Morelos heads back to the changing room after being shown the red card[/caption] PA:Press Association Gerrard and Fowler celebrate during their time at Liverpool[/caption] The off-the-ball incident was spotted by the linesman on the far side who signalled to referee Kevin Clancy. And the decision has split opinion over whether or not Morelos deserved to walk, with Fowler and ex-Celtic striker Ian Wright clashing over the incident. Sorry wrighty… red all day, he kicked out at him, thems the rules pal, made the decision easy for ref — Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) August 5, 2018 Yellow and a warning Rob — Ian Wright (@IanWright0) August 5, 2018 Ian Wright reacted to the sending off by saying: “Never a red card.” Fowler then replied: “Sorry Wrighty…red all day, he kicked out at him, thems the rules pal, made the decision easy for the ref.” He then explained: “Mate…I don’t make the rules, I’m not saying the other lad didn’t do nothing but by kicking out…by definition is violent contact, in the rule book that’s a red…” Fowler played alongside Steven Gerrard at Liverpool during two separate spells at the club. Shortly after Gerrard joined Rangers, he showed support for his former team mate by claiming that the appointment was a massive opportunity for him to show clubs in England that he can handle pressure. RELATED STORIES LOS RESORT Rangers ace Morelos shown controversial red card 12 minutes into Aberdeen clash ‘hugely impressed’ I’d love to sign for Gers after Ibrox experience admits Osijek skipper 'DISGUSTING’ Rangers legend Alex Rae defends ex-teammate Nacho Novo after Celtic fan abuse WHY LEAVE? Gerrard would only leave for Liverpool, Man United or Arsenal, says Alex Miller BIG INTERVIEW Clint Hill on Pedro Caixinha, his Old Firm goal and devastating Ibrox exit INVITE TO PARADISE Gerrard invited to play at Celtic Park for Petrov vs Milner fundraiser He said: “He’s not catching Celtic, not at the moment, not unless Brendan Rodgers leaves and they make a disastrous appointment. But that doesn’t matter. BIG INTERVIEW Rangers hero Clint Hill on Pedro Caixinha’s shock appointment, his Celtic Park goal and his devastating Ibrox exit “What matters is how he handles the pressure, expectation and focus of a huge club. “In terms of career, I can tell you there will be clubs in the Premier League looking at him now, thinking, ‘Rangers are bigger than us, if he can handle that and do well, he can handle our club easily’.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
