Video: How was this not a red? Shocking challenge by Wigan’s Callum McManaman

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Callum McManaman was responsible for one of the worst tackles you’ll see all season on Newcastle’s Massadio Haidara today, yet he somehow escaped with only a yellow card.

Debatable red cards have been something of a hot topic of late – Nani against Real Madrid anyone? –but Callum McManaman escaped what was possibly the most stonewall red you’ll see all season after a horror challenge on Newcastle’s Massadio Haidara at St. James’ Park this afternoon.

A heavy touch by Haidara opened the door for McManaman to go for the ball, but it was an awful, awful challenge as he lunged in high and caught the young Frenchman above the knee and Haidara looked in ome pain as he was forced off the pitch; hopefully the damage doesn’t turn out to be too bad.

McManaman was given a yellow card so he may escape retrospective action and if he does he can count himself very lucky indeed.

Video via YouTube/Jclarkey11ccfc