I think it's more just about trying to garner more sympathy for Ashley in the light of what's been said in the media of recent. The man (Llambias) is a clown and a liar.
Nail on head. Nufc.com on the money here, for me. If we go up next season, survival will be attempted on a shoe-string. People need to cut through Llambias' bullshit to see the real message before parting with their season ticket dosh.
Not heard it as yet, but questions will have been vetted beforehand I'm sure otherwise he wouldn't have agreed to be on the show. Radio Newcastle won't have been allowed to show him in a bad light (mores the pity)
I wound it back on Sky+ and it was a 50/50 tackle which shouldn't have resulted in a red card. Shawcross was genuinely distraught. Certainly no intent to cause the injury that happened.