Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.
The former top referee has now given his call on this incident in the Newcastle United v West Ham United match.
Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during a big moment in this match at St James’ Park.
A game that Newcastle United ended up winning 3-1 against the Hammers.
So what about this ‘controversial’ incident…
Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about this Newcastle United v West Ham United controversial incident:
INCIDENT:
With Newcastle 2-0 up and an hour played, Bruno Guimaraes is fouled by Tomas Soucek. Bruno falls on the ball and the referee blows for a free-kick but in frustration the West Ham player kicks the Newcastle star a couple of times whilst he is lying on the ground. The referee only gives a yellow card and VAR doesn’t intervene.
DERMOT GALLAGHER:
“Tomas Soucek flicked out at Bruno Guimaraes. I think it’s unwise, petulant. He’s probably frustrated. Is it violent? I don’t think so.”
SKY SPORTS PUNDIT AND FORMER PLAYER JAY BOTHROYD:
“To me that is violent conduct. If his arm isn’t there, he’ll be kicking him in the head twice. An act of violence.”