‘Should be looking at a points deduction’ – Fans react to Yves Bissouma incident in Tottenham 2-0 win
Fan opinion was split on social media after Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was sent off during the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday evening.
Spurs took all three points from their trip to the City Ground thanks to goals from Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have now drawn level on points with Manchester City in fourth, although the reigning champions boast a game in hand on the Londoners.
Tottenham faced a nervy end to the game after Bissouma was sent off by referee Jarred Gillett with 20 minutes remaining.
The 27-year-old mistimed a challenge on Forest’s Ryan Yates, connecting his studs with the player’s knee.
Bissouma also received a red card earlier this season in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Luton Town and he is now set to serve a four-match suspension.
Postecoglou will be without the Mali international for games against Everton, Brighton, Bournemouth, and Burnley.
Pundit and commentator Gary Neville weighed in with his opinion on the tackle, with the ex-Man United defender stating he has ‘no sympathy’ for Bissouma.
Fans on social media were split over the decision, with some agreeing with Neville while others believe the sending-off was harsh.
Some fans believe Neville’s comments were out of line, with one supporter suggesting he goes ‘over the top’ about Spurs players.
Others believe the tackle wasn’t worthy of a red card…
This supporter even suggested that points deductions should be handed out for recurring red cards.
Some believe Bissouma’s red card may have been to earn him some time off over the Christmas period.
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