Spurs boss says Sheffield United's star should have seen red

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur tackles John Fleck of Sheffield United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 02, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ryan Mason, Tottenham Hotspur’s caretaker manager, condemned the decision not to send-off John Fleck for what he described as a “shocking” challenge on Giovani Lo Celso during the second half of his team’s 4-0 win over Sheffield United.

Fleck caught the Argentine midfielder on the side of his head following a challenge just inside the Spurs half but remained on the pitch when a VAR review decided it was accidental.

Despite protesting his innocence to referee Andre Marriner, Fleck breathed a sigh of relief when Peter Bankes decided no further action was necessary after reviewing footage of the incident at Stockley Park.