Sam Stone

Tue 21 March 2023 8:10, UK

Sam Matterface has claimed Jonny’s tackle on Luke Ayling was “ludicrous” after the Wolves defender was sent off during the Premier League clash against Leeds United.

Javi Gracia’s side secured a vital 4-2 win in the Midlands courtesy of goals from Jack Harrison, Rasmus Kristensen, Rodrigo and Ayling.

The fixture was not short of talking points and Matterface laughed at the suggestion of Jonny’s sending off being appealed during talkSPORT’s Gameday Podcast, after Julen Lopetegui had exploded with rage at the officiating at Molineux [BBC Sport, 18 March].

“Talking of ludicrous, Jonny’s challenge on Luke Ayling,” said Matterface (talkSPORT GameDay Podcast, 46m 40s, 20 March).

“They were going to appeal it? Did they want him to be banned for more games?”

Dreadful

The tackle of Ayling was shameful from the Wolves full-back and the Leeds man was extremely fortunate to walk away from the incident unscathed.

If it had been planted, there’s a strong chance the right-back would’ve broken his leg. Suggestions that Julen Lopetegui was intending to appeal the decision were laughable.

There’s absolutely no way the decision is reversed. Although, Wolves may have a better chance of getting Matheus Nunes’ sending-off overturned. It’s unclear what went on and the Portuguese midfielder was perhaps unlucky to be given a red, despite not entering the field of play.

Gracia will be thrilled his side came through the fixture unscathed and with the three points. The players had to dig in on occasions but showed enough grit and determination to get over the line. They were clinical and defended well when they needed to.

It could be a huge three points come the end of the season.

In other Leeds United news, the Whites may have yet another injury concern going into the international break as player has trouble with his left ankle after the Wolves win.

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