ALTHOUGH El Hadji Diouf may find he is painted as the FA Cup villain for his part in Wanderers' downfall I'm not too sure, writes Chris Sudlow, watching on BBC1
His early dismissal certainly contributed to the difficulties Wanderers faced - especially after they had already conceded a goal.
But let us look at the part the German keeper Jens Lehmann played in the incident.
He has a track record for "getting involved" so why did he rush to restrain the volatile Wanderers star, especially as he approaching from behind, when he had no need to be there in the first place.
Diouf's arm-flick reaction was understandable, even though it cannot be condoned, and raising an arm allows only one penalty, as Wayne Rooney has already foound out this season.
But was Lehmann really trying to help prevent further trouble? I doubt it.
Diouf disgraceSky Sports web site
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