THE FACT Ryan Shawcross had never been sent off prior to the incident should have been enough for Arsène Wenger. If that didn't do it, then the sight of the young defender walking off the pitch in tears should have sufficed. Again, not for the Frenchman.
It goes without saying, that the tackle by Shawcross which broke the leg of Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey was mistimed, sloppy even. But for Wenger to say that the Stoke City defender intended to hurt Ramsey was outrageous.
Wenger deserves some sympathy; after all, following previous injuries in a similar vein to both Abou Diaby and Eduardo, he could be forgiven for thinking that the world and his wife are out to get Arsenal.
Sadly, however, in a physical sport such as football, accidents can happen. Call it what you want; coincidence, bad luck or something else entirely. Ultimately, though, the tackle which shocked the nation last weekend was simply an accident.
Sadly, however, in a physical sport such as football, accidents can happen. Call it what you want; coincidence, bad luck or something else entirely. Ultimately, though, the tackle which shocked the nation last weekend was simply an accident.
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