Ikeme apologises for red card, slams ‘diver’ Hoolahan

Last updated 23/01/2017

00:56 23/01/2017 Comments()

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The 30-year-old was unhappy with the midfielder’s conduct as his side bowed at the Carrow Road to the Canaries

Wolverhampton Wanderers Carl Ikeme has apologised for getting sent off in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Ikeme was shown a straight red card in the 72nd minute by referee David Coote for pushing Wes Hoolahan in the chest after the Ireland international had won a penalty – by falling to the ground under very little challenge.

And although the Nigeria international did not raise eyebrow for being sent off, he insists the foul was merely a misjudgement.

Ok then... been mulling over whether to say anything or not....
— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) January 22, 2017

Some will say don't react. I understand ur point. It's hard not to be frustrated when someone blatantly dives to win a penalty.
— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) January 22, 2017

Then dives again when pushed on his Chest. I supposed you live and learn but this one is hard to take. I Apologise if anyone feels let down
— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) January 22, 2017

A lot of Norwich fans not happy. I have nothing against your club or Wes . These things happen in football so we just move on
— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) January 22, 2017

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