Sorry Thatcher faces police probe for x-rated tackle

BEN THATCHER has apologised for the horror challenge which could land him in trouble with the police as well as the FA.

Thatcher has sent a letter to Pedro Mendes expressing his regret at the incident which saw the Portsmouth midfielder knocked unconscious at Eastlands on Wednesday night. Mendes suffered a seizure and required oxygen before being taken to hospital after he was struck in the face by Thatcher’s forearm.

Although the 27-year-old has now been released, he will require medical and neurological supervision over the next week before he is cleared to play again. “Immediately after the game I tried to find out how Pedro was. I have written to him today apologising for what happened,” said Thatcher.