Monday 19 October 2009, 16:45
by Paul Dargan @YourEverton
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard insists he was not surprised to stay on the pitch during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wolves at Goodison Park.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy suggested after the match that the Blues’ keeper should have been given a straight red for an altercation with Stefan Maierhofer late in the game.
Instead, referee Attwell presented both players with yellow cards. As it was the Wolves’ striker’s second of the game, he was given his marching orders.
Whilst Howard believes the referee handled the situation correctly, he admits he feels a tinge of regret with the way he reacted to Maierhofer.
"I thought it would probably be yellow," Howard told evertonTV. "When you do something stupid like that then you leave it up to someone else to make the decision and thankfully he had a level head and didn't send me off.
"It's a big week for us but I think we are ready for it. We enjoy travelling in Europe and hopefully that will kick us off for what is a big couple of weeks."
The Blues face three away trips in as many competitions, beginning with a journey to Lisbon to play Portuguese giants Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday, then Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday, before the Carling Cup fourth round clash against Premier League Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
To see more of Tim Howard's exclusive interview with evertonTV click here
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DAVE HUNTER
Thats all behind us now. Lets look forward to a big couple of weeks big games coming every couple of days all the players have got to give their all but not go over the top and get themselves booked/sent off we are short on players as it is.
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Tuesday 20th Oct 2009 17:18
Agree with DAVE?
david okafo
first it was about getting felli suspended for the match, then howard should be sent off. he should keep his head cool n find solutions to save his team from relegation. n stop mouth wagging opposing teams...
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Tuesday 20th Oct 2009 14:15
Agree with david?
Cathy Condron
Its such a shame when Managers start commenting on things like McCarthy talking about Howard and saying he should have been sent off. The game is getting ridiculous. You should be able to retaliate a little as thats human nature to defend ones self. Its when they go over the top that is truly not acceptable. Mick McCarthy knows the game of old and im disappointed that he thought Howard should have been sent off. Id have thought more of him if he said "well yes...two yellows and he has to walk no problem with that" but as we all know now hes just a moaner and thats a shame because i thought Wolves look a decent team and played some good stuff! Shame about the Manager!
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Tuesday 20th Oct 2009 09:06
Agree with Cathy?