Hodgson angered by Hutton challenge on Long

West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson launched a scathing attack on Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton over a challenge on Baggies striker Shane Long which left him with suspected knee ligament damage.

West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson launched a scathing attack on Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton over a challenge on Baggies striker Shane Long which left him with suspected knee ligament damage.

The Republic of Ireland's Long limped off after 20 minutes of Albion’s 2-1 win at Villa Park but an incensed Hodgson claimed Hutton’s lunge could have left his player “with two broken legs.”

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