Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has blamed Newcastle defender James Perch for the dismissal which will keep Pepe Reina out of the FA Cup semi-final.
Perch fell to the floor clutching his face after Reina barged into him. Replays showed minimal contact, although it is thought Liverpool will not appeal against the decision to dismiss Reina for violent conduct.
Johnson led the criticism of that decision however, tweeting: "What have I just seen? Is Perch for real? Joke."
Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool's manager, took a contrasting line to England international Johnson, and admitted Reina deserved to see red.
“It ended up with a lot of frustration and disappointment and I think the frustration and disappointment was a result of the actions that Pepe took,” Dalglish said. “He got a deserved red card.”
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