Windass a ‘wind-up’ merchant, says Lampard

FRANK LAMPARD branded Middlesbrough striker Dean Windass a “wind-up” merchant — but said football needs characters like him.

Windass played a physical game at Stamford Bridge and was at the centre of the controversial incident which became the talking point of Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Boro in the FA Cup third round.

Windass bundled Blues goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini into the back of his net following a 62nd-minute free-kick and was booked for the foul. But Cudicini was shown the red card by referee Mark Halsey for allegedly kneeing the striker in the head.