Abdoulaye Doucoure's red card was the centre of attention in last night's game in between Everton and Tottenham. Everton and Ireland captain Seamus Coleman was not impressed by Harry Kane's reaction to this incident.
In the 58th minute, Doucoure received a red card for sticking his claw in Kane's eye. Although it may be very painful, the Spurs striker is accused of exaggerating what happened by throwing himself to the ground.
A moment of MADNESS from Abdoulaye Doucouré and Everton are down to ten men! 😲🟥 pic.twitter.com/dwQ81QxQ3O
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 3, 2023
Harry Kane's reaction lead to a huge wave of criticism. Some people supported him but most of fans believe this type of reaction is 'embarrassing'
Seamus Coleman's reaction
Straight after Kane collapsed to the ground, the Everton captain came running towards him and appears to shout at the England captain over him.
At the end of the game, Harry Kane tried to explain to English international teammate Jordan Pickford why it should have been a red card for Doucoure. However Seamus Coleman headed over to Kane to understand why he threw himself to the turf. Coleman appears to shout something towards Kane.
Harry Kane asked Coleman to come over to him to have a chat. The Spurs player tried to explain and convince Everton's skipper of his version of events and that the referee was right to give the red card.
Harry Kane appears to be explaining the red card to Pickford & Coleman at full-time 👀 pic.twitter.com/SdzpJZnbSC
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 3, 2023
This moment of pure Seamus Coleman was celebrated by many, including the Everton-supporting mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham.
Love @seamiecoleman23.
Proper footballer. pic.twitter.com/93TAJOtPFe— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) April 3, 2023
Pundits reactions
There was a long debate on Monday Night Football about the incident. Jamie Carragher believed he should have never fallen to the ground.
Despite admitting it was a clear dice from the Spurs striker, Gary Neville claims that it wasn't a hand Kane received in his face but a claw and it is a lot more painful:
The only thing I’ve had before is when someone puts a clasp if you like, the claw, and it goes on your eyes it does shock you. I’m not saying Harry Kane should go down, but that one there does throw you back. It is very different to a hand in the face.
Jamie Carragher believes Harry Kane's reaction was 'embarrassing' and that he didn't need to that to send off Doucoure:
He’s embarrassing himself. Why’s he gone over like that stitching someone up? Doucoure would’ve been sent off anyway.
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