Sorry I don't normally cut and paste, but DID YOU SEE THIS TACKLE?
The FA are studying their own disciplinary procedures to see whether they can take action against Manchester City defender Ben Thatcher after his horrific clash with Portsmouth's Pedro Mendes.
Thatcher was shown a yellow card by referee Dermot Gallagher for elbowing Mendes in the head during the goalless draw at Eastlands, with the Portuguese midfielder needing hospital treatment after suffering a fit as he was being stretchered from the pitch.
Usually Thatcher's booking would be the end of the matter, but the FA want to study the possibilities of taking more serious steps.
An FA spokesman confirmed: "We are looking at whether this may possibly be an exceptional case and what options may exist under our disciplinary regulations."
Pompey boss Harry Redknapp had called for action straight after the game, saying: "The FA have to do something. It is there for all to see.
"I do not want to see anyone suspended, but how could that possibly not be a red card? What do you have to do to get a red, kill someone?"
Meanwhile, Portsmouth have confirmed that Mendes had been released from hospital after a night under observation.
A club statement read: "Pedro Mendes will be returning from Manchester accompanied after spending the night at the Manchester Royal Infirmary for observation and scans.
"He will continue to be under medical and neurological supervision during the forthcoming week."
