Sheffield United’s Captain Chris Morgan may be in a bit of bother as he his reckless challenge on Barnsley’s Iain Hume has left the striker with a fractured skull and internal bleeding.
Barnsley are consulting their lawyers and considering legal action.
Hume, 25, has just recently been moved out of a high dependency unit in hospital after undergoing a very serious operation.
Morgan was only initially booked for the challenge but replays show a clear indication that the Sheffield United defender forcefully used an elbow whilst challenging for a header with Hume. This caused an angry reaction from Barnsley’s manager Simon Davey as he deemed the incident as a straight red card.
Referee Andy D’Urso has been heavily criticised, Davey and assistant Ryan Kidd approached him at half time over Hume’s treatment by the Blades. D’Urso was a Premier League verified referee and this display adds to the poor refereeing currently been had in the Championship.
We hope the ex-Leicester City striker can make a full and speedy recovery from this horrid, unusual injury.
The Blades have sent their sympathy. They are said to be ‘saddened’ and ‘concerned’ over Iain Hume’s condition.
Sheffield United are currently fourth and if the Football League hands further punishment to Chris Morgan they could be without one of their stronger and most influential players.
As for Barnsley, they will be missing a vital striker for a significant part of the season, as they look to move clear of the relegation zone.
1 comment so far
1 Dave Stopher // Nov 23, 2008 at 11:27 pm
The challenge that was done was very harsh but I seen worse challenges before.