Chip&Run
Member
It's not really is it. Its unfortunate he's been caught and he's needed medical attention but for me it was a genuine attempt to play the ball albeit dangerous.Mateta is stood upright and needs 25 stitches around his ear due to the keepers boot. I think that is pretty close to assault. He's completely out of control and reckless.
Totally agree about the reaction of the Millwall fans. Not a lot you can say about them that's positive with incidents like that. A million miles away from rivalry or banter.
Dangerous play, yes, Assault, definitely not.