EX-MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Hannibal Mejbri sparked outrage as fans demanded a season-long ban over a “disgusting stamp”.
The Burnley midfielder saw red after catching Junior Tchamadeu in the STOMACH during a 0-0 Championship draw at home to Stoke.
The Tunisia star, 21, trod on the grounded Potters’ defender – rather than trying to jump over him.
And some observers reckon trampling on the tummy of Tchamadeu was a deliberate act.
The Stoke ace reacted to Mejbri’s wild loss of control by rolling around on the pitch.
But Tchamadeu’s dramatic response didn’t appear to influence referee Gavin Ward – as the whistler had instantly sent Mejbri off.
“Rightly so because that is DISGUSTING,” one viewer posted.
Another fan went further: “Ban him for the season. Absolutely disgusting.”
A third demanded a suspension for a “long time”.
One viewer slammed summer signing Mejbri for a “terrible foul” that another fan called “idiocy of the highest order”.
However, another observer claimed: “It’s not a stamp, he walks on the player intentionally, which is still probably a red card but more stupid and petulant than dangerous or violent.”
The draw left Burnley in second place, three points behind Leeds.
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Former Red Devils‘ striker Mark Robins – now better known for his seven years managing Coventry City – will come in as the Potter’s permanent manager.
It follows the sacking of Narcis Pelach after just three months in charge.