Many West Ham fans are understandably relieved as Tomas Soucek‘s red card in the late stages of Saturday’s goalless draw against Fulham has today been overturned by the FA.
The Czech midfielder was adjudged to have elbowed Fulham striker Alexsander Mitrovic, citing violent conduct, and he was dismissed after multiple VAR reviews.
Soucek, who has been an inspiration for the Hammers this season was bemused at the original outcome and pleaded his innocence at the time.
The overturning of the red card means the 26-year-old will now be available to face Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round tomorrow, and Soucek himself welcomed the decision on Twitter.
Twitter: I am glad my red card against Fulham has been overturned. I’ve checked it, I’ve gone over 200 games without a singl… https://t.co/DdT5kj18so (@tomassoucek28)
Here’s a pick of the reactions from the Irons faithful to today’s news…
Twitter: @tomassoucek28 That is justice it was a terrible decision! Keep up the great work you do for us Tomas you legend
(@Hammer832)
Twitter: @tomassoucek28 Our gorgeous Czech King
Free to roam every pitch of England we love you mate.
Your name and reput… https://t.co/Iyo9DDPdTI (@IronessWest)
Twitter: @tomassoucek28 1-0 Soucek winner at Old Trafford incoming on Tuesday
https://t.co/5XDLrdmHmN (@westhampremier)
Twitter: @tomassoucek28 @WHUFC_News That was the right result no way was it red pitty you was not on the pitch for the free… https://t.co/tfE8ovzZr2 (@LeeOllie4)
Twitter: @tomassoucek28 Now go and bag the winner against the Mancs u legend!! #Supersoucek #COYI
Twitter: @tomassoucek28 So pleased for you big man, I just hope it didn’t spoil your weekend! (@QuinnDave)
