“Should have been a red” — Pundits Fume as Bogle Escapes Red Card in Spurs Defeat

Pundits and former officials strongly debated referee John Brooks' decision not to send off Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle during Tottenham's 1-0 defeat on Saturday. Bogle avoided a red card following a heavy challenge on Spurs forward Mathys Tel, with VAR officials upholding the on-field ruling after a lengthy review. Tel required significant medical treatment following the incident and hobbled off before halftime.

Former assistant referee Darren Cann and pundit Danny Murphy argued that Bogle was very fortunate to escape a dismissal, noting recent precedents for serious foul play. However, former Spurs manager Glenn Hoddle defended the match officials, stating that the challenge looked only like a booking in real time and lacked violent intent.