Arsenal's Aaran Ramsey involved in horror tackle with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross

27 February 2010 19:27
The Welshman was carried off on a stretcher to a standing ovation after his right ankle buckled under contact with Shawcross, who had taken a heavy touch and stretched for the ball 65 minutes into the game. [LNB]Ramsey, 19, was treated for several minutes and had an oxygen mask on his face as he was taken away to a local hospital.[LNB]Other players showed immediate concern and many were visibly distressed. [LNB]Shawcross himself, who was sent off without hesitation by Walton. The Stoke defender appeared to be wiping away tears as he walked towards the dressing room.[LNB]The incident occurred just over two years after Arsenal striker Eduardo, on the bench at the Britannia, suffered a badly broken leg at Birmingham. [LNB]The players crowded around, and rapidly signalled their concern. Shawcross tried to console the stricken midfielder, but was advised to walk away. [LNB]The Welshman was carried off on a stretcher after his ankle buckled under contact with Shawcross, who had taken a heavy touch and stretched for the ball. [LNB]Arsenal continued to attack therafter and when Pugh handled in the area, Peter Walton pointed to the spot. Fabregas's penalty found was tight into the corner. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph