Leeds fans react on Twitter to Garry Monk sending off against Huddersfield

Sun 5 February 2017 14:25, UK

By Will Butcher

Leeds fans have reacted on Twitter after Garry Monk was sent to the stands late on during his side’s 2-1 loss to Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield.

Monk, 37, was dismissed after Huddersfield scored a late winner through Michael Hefele, prompting manager David Wagner to celebrate by entering Leeds’ technical area.

However, Monk then blocked his rival manager off which caused a huge confrontation. Wagner was also sent to the stands, while three yellow cards were brandished to Elias Kachunga, Pontus Jansson and Liam Bridcutt.

After the brawl calmed down, referee Simon Hooper decided to give both managers their marching orders. It is the second time Monk has been sent to the stands, after being dismissed against Bristol City earlier in the season.

Leeds fans reacted on Twitter to Monk’s sending off, with many believing Wagner had been more deserving off Hooper’s treatment instead of the former Swansea manager.

Here is a selection of their messages on Twitter:

Wagner said before game Just another game regardless if it's against Leeds with been local. Yet he's running on pitch and into monk. #lufc
— Luke Newsome (@LukeNewsome91) February 5, 2017

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They say a picture tells a thousand words, Monk is a class act! Looking forward to hearing how long Wagner gets banned for…. #lufc https://t.co/YqSKZwd9xT
— Hannah Mould (@HannahAMould) February 5, 2017

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When we do them in the playoff final I hope Monk hits Wagner with an RKO!!!! #lufc
— Alex Wilcockson (@AlexWilcockson) February 5, 2017

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Still confused as to why Garry Monk got sent to the stands. All he did was stand there when Wagner ran up to him #lufc
— David Johnston (@djstar3d) February 5, 2017

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I am not an aggressive man. But I love our players liking in to defend Monk. #lufc
— CK (@ephemeraljoy) February 5, 2017

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Wagner is pathetic can understand celebration but to barge into monk! Outrageous! Needs a hefty fine and a ban! Absolute disgrace #lufc #mot
— Charlie Ives (@ives_charlie) February 5, 2017

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Wagner has really shown a lack of class, big respect for Monk to stay calm amidst that embarrassment of a manager. #lufc #htafc
— We Are Leeds (@WeAreLeeds1919) February 5, 2017

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Don't have a problem with Wagner running&celebrating. Appreciate had to run past the away dugout but you don't need to barge into Monk #lufc
— Guv (@GuvBhangal) February 5, 2017

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The loss to Huddersfield sees Leeds remain six points away from the Championship’s automatic promotion places, and now sit in fifth place.

Monk will be hoping his side can get back to winning ways against Cardiff on Saturday at Elland Road, as they look to maintain their promotion push to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2003-04.

In other Leeds news, fans have reacted to Souleymane Doukara’s display against Huddersfield.

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