For the second consecutive game Leeds United had a man sent off and tumbled to a defeat. Whilst Eunan O’Kane’s red card will only mean a three-game, it is still three games without a first team player.
Luckily the Whites are capable of covering O’Kane’s three game absence should his straight red card be upheld, which it will likely be if the following is true.
Photographers who were close to the O'Kane incident say it was a headbutt on Knudsen, That'll be a three-match ban. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 13, 2018
However, Leeds United boss Thomas Christiansen does feel that the straight red was a touch harsh on the Irishman, citing provocation on the part of Ipswich defender Jonas Knudsen.
Christiansen angry with the red card decision. Felt Knudsen approached O'Kane, the two touched heads and Knudsen went down. Felt Knudsen provoked the situation. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 13, 2018
TC on the red card: "There’s no evidence that (O'Kane) goes to him. He just faced him, there is contact and it is provocation. He (Knudsen) went for that, he got that and the referee fell into that.” #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 13, 2018
Despite Christiansen’s hoping that the red card decision may be rescinded, should head contact be proven then it is likely that O’Kane will join the now five-game suspended Samu Saiz watching from the stands.
Leeds United might be pinning their hopes in the areas of forlorn in wanting the red card to be rescinded, but that hasn’t stopped Leeds United fans commenting and airing their opinions over on Twitter.
Leeds United fans comment and react to O’Kane dismissal
This fan’s definitely not very happy at the sending off.
https://twitter.com/Bradleylomas/status/952236819046981633
There’s also blame being apportioned here from this Leeds United fan.
Even with 10 men we probably could’ve won that. Thought everyone put in a shift, but O’Kane cost us. Need to spend money in centre mid, upfront and outwide if we’re gonna be in play offs I reckon #lufc
— Lewis (@lewis_rs10) January 13, 2018
The common theme seems to be one of finger-pointing; they’re only pointing in one direction – at Eunan O’Kane.
Can’t understand the mentality of these guys. We are playing rubbish, arguably our best player is banned for 6 games, there’s obviously no chance of us buying quality reinforcements and an experienced player like O’Kane does that. What a prick. Team let down yet again.
— Iain Groundwell (@Hauxley1) January 13, 2018
Be a novel way to fund a transfer but does this fan have a valid point?
O’kane cost us vital points today.Would like to know what measures are in place to punish these players like Saiz and O’kane in the manner that they have been sent off.IMO for every game you miss you lose a weeks wages.Saiz 6 weeks wages O’kane 3.Put it in the STRIKER fund!
— Mark Maloney (@Marko_LUFC) January 13, 2018
There’s no shades here for this fan – only black and white in what he says.
Ipswich were there for the taking until O’Kane got sent off,don’t bother coming on here with your excuses Eunan just ask for a transfer your not good enough for Leeds united….
— johnmat64 (@spirejohn1302) January 13, 2018
This fan just finds it a head-scratcher of a moment and situation.
Today was the first time Eunan O'Kane has been sent off in his whole career. No idea what made him lose his head like that. #lufc
— FionaCK 💙💛 (@FionaCK) January 13, 2018
Hope springs eternal with this fan and his thought pattern and reasoning.
O'Kane just may of got us a few signings 🙂
— Gareth (@evilturnip78) January 13, 2018
Tom isn’t entirely convinced at this headbutt malarkey.
Somebody please show me the O’kane headbutt as I still think it’s a load of shit
— Tom Bentley (@tom_bentley90) January 13, 2018
This pretty much sums up all the emotions and feelings that Leeds United fans are feeling at the moment.
O'kane…… pic.twitter.com/ytri1v10re
— Jack Hill (@jack_hill567) January 13, 2018
There are only two games left for Leeds United and nearly three weeks of the transfer window left. Will the fact that the Whites have two key players out in Samu Saiz and Eunan O’Kane force the hand of the hierarchy at Elland Road to dig a little deeper in their pockets?
