'Not an unfair tackle' - Dan Gore's red card in Manchester United vs Wrexham branded harsh
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDan Gore’s red card for a strong tackle in his side's friendly against Wrexham was unwarranted, according to a former Manchester United academy graduate.
The midfielder was chosen to captain a youth-packed side against the League Two outfit but was given his marching orders shortly after half-time when the referee adjudged him to have led with his studs into a challenge.
The player was aghast at the decision and replays showed that it may have been harsh. The 10 men of United limped to a 3-1 defeat as inexperience came to the fore.
The dismissal had a telling impact on the sway of play but pundits on MUTV questioned whether a red card should have been shown in the first place. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: United player ratings vs Wrexham LIVE One of those was former United striker Danny Webber, who said the referee had got the decision wrong.
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