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"No arguments with the red card though. With Coloccini it is worth stating that he is not a malicious player. It was frustrating afternoon for him. I think Elmander was going to do him for pace. I don't think there is maliciousness in it."
Errrr, isn't that the very definition of malicious? Elmander was ripping him a new one, so he tried to break his nose. He's turning into a bit of a Nazi apologist in Mr Houghton.
Whether he is a malicious player or not is beside the point. He acted maliciously in this instance, and deserves all the punishment that comes his way. There's an argument Nolan should be banned retrospectively as well for another off the ball incident during the game. There was plenty of malice and intent on his face.