John Pantsil wants West Ham fans' forgiveness for Robert Green clash

John Pantsil insists he still loves the West Ham fans - even after becoming public enemy No.1.

Fulham full-back Pantsil became a cult hero at Upton Park but upset the West Ham fans after a first-half clash with their keeper Robert Green when he appeared to tread on his head.

Pantsil, who accused referee Andre Marriner of lacking "respect" for sending off Fulham striker Andy Johnson, is hoping the West Ham fans will forgive him.

Pantsil said: "I am very sorry for what happened because I did not mean to do it. The West Ham fans were very good to me last season. I welcomed them to Fulham and I hope they can forget this.

I still love them." And about Johnson's red card, he added: "It was not the right decision to send him off.

"It was a big blow. We were at home and the referee should respect that. He didn't. I think the ref did well over all. It was a derby. But the red card to Andy Johnson I was very disappointed with."

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