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Sunderland’s John O’Shea says Stoke’s Robert Huth knew of red card risk

Sunderland's John O'Shea talks to Stoke City's Robert Huth after he was shown a red card.

Published on Monday 6 February 2012 12:00

JOHN O’Shea says players know they are currently walking a tightrope as officials clamp down on tough tackling.

Stoke defender Robert Huth’s straight red card in Saturday’s clash with Sunderland continued the debate over challenges after referee Martin Atkinson deemed the German used excessive force in his tackle on Black Cats midfielder David Meyler.

The centre-half said: “In the current climate it’s possible you’re risking a red card when you go in recklessly. “

Read more of O’Shea’s thoughts, plus more reaction to Sunderland’s superb win at Stoke, in today’s Sportmail.

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