Hull Will Not Let Guthrie Tackle Drop!

Last updated : 18 September 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Hull manager Phil Brown called for strong disciplinary action but the Football Association confirmed the player would face only the mandatory three-match ban for the red card.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen, quoted in the Daily Mirror, said: "This is the sort of incident that, had it happened in the street, would have been regarded as common assault.

"I wouldn't want to prejudice any potential further action from Craig, yet what I will say is that he has the club's full support on this matter.

"We will be sitting down with him and discussing what to do, what decision or what action he might want to take.

"The timing of it for Craig and the implications, short term, for his career could be significant.

"He was in the team, playing well and you have to take into account his earning ability in terms of performance bonuses and things like that."