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Ballack Should Have Walked - Mowbray

The German came under-fire for his part in a spat during yesterday's clash with the Baggies...

Dec 27, 2008 11:30:53 AM

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The inquest into the behaviour of Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack continues with West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray believing that the Germany captain should have been sent off yesterday.

During the course of the Baggies' 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, Ballack appeared to slap Chris Brunt after the Northern Irishman jostled for position.

The matchday official decided against sending off the 32-year-old, a decision that left the West Brom boss befuddled.

He told the press: "It is a bit confusing because he did lift an arm and slap him in the face.

"It was right in front of the referee and that's what he gets paid for – to referee a football match.

"If he doesn't think a slap is worthy of anything other than a yellow card, then so be it."

Peter Staunton, Goal.com