By Michael Lynch
January 17 2004

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is furious with Dejan Stevanovic after his injury time dismissal.

"I could do without that as I have no squad as it is. I have got injuries and suspensions galore,” said the Pompey boss.

"To get a player sent off in the last minute of the game for swearing at the referee is absolute nonsense.

"People shouldn't get paid if they are not playing. Why should you pay their wages for sitting on the bench?

"I judge every red card on their merits and I certainly won't stand for someone swearing at the referee."

Redknapp was pleased with the performance, but again rued the fact that Pompey failed to score away from home.

“We battled hard through the game and had them on the back foot for the last half hour,” said Redknapp.

“Away from home we just can’t score goals, which is a problem.

“Yak will be going away to the Nations cup next week and that leaves me with just Teddy up front, and even he is one booking away from a suspension.

 

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