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title: "West Ham fans react as Tomas Soucek’s red card is rescinded"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2021/02/08/west-ham-fans-rejoice-tomas-soucek-red-card-rescinded/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2021-02-08T14:30:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-08T14:30:00Z"
---

# West Ham fans react as Tomas Soucek’s red card is rescinded

Many [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/02/08/mowbray-confirms-clubs-enquired-for-adam-armstong/) fans are understandably relieved as [Tomas Soucek](https://readwestham.com/2021/01/30/west-ham-fans-mark-anniversary-tomas-soucek-signing/)‘s red card in the late stages of Saturday’s goalless draw against Fulham has today been [overturned by the FA](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/february/08-february/tomas-soucek-red-card-rescinded-appeal).

The Czech midfielder was [adjudged to have elbowed](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/february/07-february/extended-highlights-fulham-0-0-west-ham-united) Fulham striker Alexsander Mitrovic, citing violent conduct, and he was dismissed after multiple VAR reviews.

Soucek, who has been [an inspiration](https://www.sofascore.com/player/tomas-soucek/799041) 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](https://twitter.com/tomassoucek28/status/1358746095967498240).

> 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 ![⚒](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/2692.svg)![👍](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f44d.svg) (@Hammer832)

> Twitter: @tomassoucek28 Our gorgeous Czech King![🇨🇿](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f1e8-1f1ff.svg)![👑](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f451.svg)\
> 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://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f440.svg)![⚒](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/2692.svg) 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 ![⚒](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/2692.svg)![⚒](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/2692.svg) (@Jamiew1966)

> Twitter: @tomassoucek28 So pleased for you big man, I just hope it didn’t spoil your weekend! (@QuinnDave)