Burnley boss Scott Parker slams Hannibal Mejbri after seeing red for a vicious stamp on Stoke player Junior Tchamadeu.
The Clarets manager said Mejbri’s red card in the goalless draw was justified, telling BBC Radio Lancashire he’d talk to the player about his actions.
“I’ve got no real defence,” said Parker. “This is a young player who has obviously crossed that line.
“We’ll deal with that internally. Hannibal was actually devastated.
“I’ve been in the arena and sometimes in the heat of the moment emotions take force. He’s crossed the line for us. He understands that and he will understand that in terms of going forward.
“Young players sometimes make mistakes and I’ll address that with him.”
disgusting bastard pic.twitter.com/jllctBqrkN
— devonj07 (@DevonScfc) January 1, 2025
🟥 Hannibal Mejbri has been on the pitch for about 16 minutes but has just been sent off for a STAMP on the stomach of Stoke’s Junior Tchamadeu. That’s idiocy of the highest order that
— Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) January 1, 2025
Stoke interim manager Ryan Shawcross told BBC Radio Stoke:
“It’s a really pleasing point. In the first half we were slightly passive but went for it in the second half and I felt we were the better side.
“Four points from two games, I’m delighted. Burnley are a really good team, Sunderland are a really good team, and to take that amount of points from those two games is brilliant. It just shows what the capabilities of this squad are.
“All we asked from them was enthusiasm, a desire to press, to work hard, and to also show their quality. I’ve enjoyed these two games.
“For them to put that performance in against another really good team was really pleasing. I thought the application and effort were really good.
“The squad looks in a good place. The new manager will be welcoming a really good squad that I think can push up the table.”
Burnley boss Scott Parker said to BBC Radio Lancashire:
“I think overall, if we’re being honest, we fell a bit short today. We huffed and puffed and just lacked a little something, especially in the top end of the pitch.
“We’re a little bit disappointed with the way it went. We struggled at certain moments in the final third.
“We had real control in terms of possession but no shots on target tells the story of the game for us. We lacked that quality and bit of composure.
“I can’t fault the effort and commitment the players have shown today. We walk out with a point, which is not ideal, but we keep going and keep trying to produce performances.”
Fans gave their reaction as Scott Parker slams Hannibal Mejbri after seeing red for vicious stamp on Stoke player…
@hanwillll: Hannibal Mejbri that is absolutely fucking disgusting. Horrible player who should be banned for a long time. Scumbag.
@adam65291354: Love to know what that man’s problem is was the same for united when he came on running round kicking boys
@villlaaaaa1212: this is what stamping actually looks like not what duran got a red for 😭
@scott_compsty: Should be a big ban that
@ImJamieMartin: Ban him for the season. Absolutely disgusting.
@Jordan_Ainss9: Professional footballer who can’t control his emotions.
@Oli_LUFC_1919: Such an unbearable arsehole.
@LFCData: Same lad that ran around Anfield trying to kick people and the United fans loved him for it
@Steve___SCFC: People trying to defend or justify this by saying Tchamadeu should’ve been sent off? Stamping on a fellow professional’ stomach when he’s lay on the floor…. Not many more cowardly things than that. “Hardman” more like wasteman 🗑
@eyup_io: A stamp like that deserves more than just a red card; it’s a blatant disregard for the game! Let’s hope the ref keeps his eyes peeled for more than just the scoreline. 🔴
@No__Not_a_Bot: Useless, horrible excuse for a human being. Always has been. Everybody involved in signing him needs sacking.
@Leannewilliams1: Disgusting from Hannibal that
@RHVlogs_: With his track record the lads lucky he didn’t try bite his face off
@jcollz3: Not all there this lad
@EverMore_NUFC: Fuckin arsehole! Rightly 🟥 & should get a lengthy ban too
@LUFCLivin: I’m still amazed how this guy is a professional footballer, never mind someone who has played in the Premier League. He’s an attacking midfielder with more yellow cards than goals & assists combined, proper cunt.
