Mike Dean & ex-Premier League official agree on Jayden Bogle red card verdict during Leeds United vs Tottenham
Jayden Bogle’s tackle on Mathys Tel during Leeds United’s 1-0 win over Tottenham was a major talking point.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean was ‘astounded’ not to see an on-pitch review for a Jayden Bogle red card during Leeds United’s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Bogle was the subject of a VAR check midway through the first-half of Saturday’s win after an unfortunate coming together with Mathys Tel. The Leeds man stood on his opponent's Achilles while trying to plant his foot on the ground, with referee John Brooks awarding a free-kick but no yellow card.
VAR assistant Tony Harrington took a long look at the incident while Tel received on-pitch treatment but no review was recommended. Bogle has since been subjected to horrific racist abuse which Leeds and Tottenham have both condemned.
Speaking on the incident as it happened on Saturday, Dean old Sky Sports: "It is 100% a red; he has caught him right down the back of the Achilles. It is not a good tackle at all. I would be astounded if John Brooks is not sent to the screen."
Brooks was not sent to the screen, with an explanation as to why arriving via social media at half-time on Saturday. In a post on X, the Premier League Match Centre relayed the judgement of VAR assistant Harrington, who said: “I'm confirming the on-field decision of no red card. There’s a lack of speed going into the challenge and he’s stepping into the tackle. Confirming a reckless challenge.”
Assessing the incident on BBC Sport, former assistant Darren Cann said: "Jayden Bogle was, in my opinion, very fortunate to escape a red card for a challenge on Mathys Tel. Bogle stood on the back of Tel's Achilles.
"The challenge was similar to Ryan Sessegnon's red card challenge for Fulham against Hull a few weeks ago. Bogle's challenge meets the criteria for serious foul play as he endangers the safety of an opponent, and he can consider himself lucky to still be on the pitch.
"Tel needed lengthy treatment, which enabled the VAR to consider a red card closely. But ultimately it was decided the challenge didn't meet the threshold for a sending off."
Leeds statement on horrific Bogle abuse
Bogle was the subject of disgusting abuse on social media over the weekend, prompting a strongly-worded statement from Leeds. The club have been able to share screenshots of the messages of abuse which will not be republished by the Yorkshire Evening Post.
A statement from Leeds United read: “Leeds United Football Club are appalled at the disgusting, racist social media abuse Jayden Bogle suffered following Saturday’s Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Leeds United condemns this behaviour in the strongest possible terms. There is no place for racism in football or society.
“The club will work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals and push for the strongest possible action to be taken against them. Jayden has the full and unconditional support of the club and his teammates, and we all stand with him at this time. Nobody should ever be subjected to racist abuse.”