US EditionMan United Handed Instant Referee Verdict on Shea Lacey Red Card as Suspension Rules Clear
Caretaker manager Darren Fletcher calls the sending-off harsh and praises Lacey as a top prospect who will learn from his first senior red card.
- On Sunday, Shea Lacey was sent off at Old Trafford in Manchester United's FA Cup third-round tie with Brighton & Hove Albion, ruling him out of the Manchester derby on January 17.
- Booked late for a foul on Yasin Ayari, Lacey then threw the ball after a challenge on Ferdi Kadioglu, an action the referee judged as dissent.
- Caretaker manager Darren Fletcher defended Lacey as one of the club's most exciting prospects and said the yellow card was "ridiculous" in his 2-1 loss, criticizing referee Simon Hooper.
- The FA Cup exit leaves Manchester United only Premier League fixtures this season, and Sunday's loss is likely to end Fletcher's caretaker spell with an interim manager appointment expected.
- The youngster showed visible frustration off the pitch before issuing an apology and will next be available for selection for United's trip to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026.
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Darren Fletcher explains Shea Lacey red card reaction after Man Utd teen speaks out - The Mirror
Manchester United youngster Shea Lacey was sent-off in the final minutes of their defeat to Brighton but Darren Fletcher has leapt to the teenager's defence after his emotional reaction
Darren Fletcher makes Shea Lacey claim after red card in Man Utd FA Cup defeat
Shea Lacey had an Old Trafford debut to forget (Picture: Getty) Darren Fletcher defended Shea Lacey following his sending off against Brighton and insisted the Manchester United academy graduate is ‘one of our most exciting young prospects’. Lacey enjoyed a bright seven-minute cameo off the bench in Fletcher’s first game in charge against Burnley in midweek, and was thrown on again against Brighton as United hunted a late comeback in their FA Cu…
Darren Fletcher backs Shea Lacey to shine for Man United after FA Cup drama
Manchester United suffered a humiliating FA Cup exit after a 2–1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. Goals either side of half-time from Brajan Gruda and former United striker Danny Welbeck put the visitors firmly in control at 2–0. Benjamin Sesko made the last few minutes interesting by scoring with a thumping header. United looked to make a dramatic comeback, but two yellow cards for Shea Lacey reduced them to 10 men in stoppage time. In…
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