Wayne Rooney: 'Vincent Kompany deserved red card, don't blame me'

Wayne Rooney insists he played no part in Vincent Kompany's dismissal in the fiery Manchester derby.Both Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have backed referee Chris Foy's decision to send Manchester City captain Kompany off during United's pulsating 3-2 victory in the FA Cup third round.The 25-year-old Belgian faces a four-match ban after receiving a straight red card for a two-footed tackle on Nani - although replays show he played the ball first. City have lodged an official appeal with the FA and will discover by 6pm on Tuesday if they are successful.Rooney, who scored twice in the match and has been accused by Roberto Mancini of getting Kompany sent off in the 12th minute, tweeted: 'Funny how people think i got kompany sent off. Im not ref. i didnt give red card. But it was a clear red card. 2 footed tackle.'

Source: Daily_Mail