Underhill defends Ricksen red card

Referee John Underhill has defended his decision to dismiss Rangers midfielder Fernando Ricksen during the 3-2 defeat at Aberdeen on Sunday.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2005 - 19:59

Referee John Underhill has defended his decision to dismiss Rangers midfielder Fernando Ricksen during the 3-2 defeat at Aberdeen on Sunday.

Ibrox manager Alex McLeish hit out at the decision of the match official after reviewing the incidents on Monday, describing the red card as “harsh in the extreme”.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Ibrox Person: Underhill Person: Ricksen Person: John Underhill Person: Fernando Ricksen Person: Alex McLeish Person: Scott Severin Person: Kevin McNaughton Person: Barry Nicholson Person: Nacho Novo Event: Old Organisation: Rangers Organisation: Aberdeen Organisation: Ibrox Organisation: Celtic Organisation: Scottish Football Association

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