Jazz 16
07-05-2008, 02:10 PM
Nani has apologised for getting himself needlessly sent off against West Ham
in the Reds' 4-1 victory at the weekend.
provoked Nani, but the United starlet was correctly dismissed for reacting
by going head-to-head with the Hammers defender.
Sir Alex Ferguson described Nani's actions as "immature", especially
considering that, at this stage of the season, United could have done
without playing half a game with only ten men.
In the end it made no difference to the overall outcome of the game,
but 21-year-old Nani has since recognised his misdemeanour and
is clearly contrite.
"I recognise my action was a thoughtless one," he said. "But I also
have to say I was provoked and attacked.
"I regret what I did and want to publicly ask for forgiveness."
in the Reds' 4-1 victory at the weekend.
provoked Nani, but the United starlet was correctly dismissed for reacting
by going head-to-head with the Hammers defender.
Sir Alex Ferguson described Nani's actions as "immature", especially
considering that, at this stage of the season, United could have done
without playing half a game with only ten men.
In the end it made no difference to the overall outcome of the game,
but 21-year-old Nani has since recognised his misdemeanour and
is clearly contrite.
"I recognise my action was a thoughtless one," he said. "But I also
have to say I was provoked and attacked.
"I regret what I did and want to publicly ask for forgiveness."