FA may Hammer Olsson over West Brom defender's flying elbow on Green

17 March 2009 11:29
The FA are probing the elbow by West Brom's Jonas Olsson on Robert Green that was fortunate not to have caused the West Ham keeper serious injury. Green required treatment when he attempted to claim a cross, which was headed against the bar by Albion's Shelton Martis, in the second half of the goalless draw at Upton Park. Green said: 'Luckily it was on a sturdy part of my face rather than an eye socket or my nose. That could have done me some proper damage but I'll live to fight another day.' Lucky escape: Robert Green is treated after the clash with Olsson Referee Mark Halsey took no action at the time and the FA will receive his match report. If it confirms he missed the incident action can be taken against Olsson and former official Graham Poll was adamant the challenge warranted a red card. The Sportsmail columnist said: 'Olsson comes in with his arm. He is looking, knows where Green is and catches him across the chin. If seen, it is a red card offence - it was deliberate.'

Source: Daily_Mail