Mancini apologises for extraordinary touchline fight with Moyes
Published 23:14 24/03/10 By David McDonnell
Roberto Mancini and David Moyes were both sent off last night after an amazing touchline bust-up.
Manchester City boss Mancini and Moyes became involved in the extraordinary clash in added-time at Eastlands.
Mancini barged into Moyes because he felt the Everton boss was time-wasting by holding onto the ball, with his side leading 2-0.
And after the pair squared up to each other in dramatic fashion, ref Peter Walton sent both of them off for the final few minutes.
Afterwards Mancini apologised for losing his cool in the heat of the moment. "I have spoken with David and if I made a mistake I'm sorry," said Mancini.
"I am sorry to him and to the referee. I only wanted to get the ball because we had another five minutes at the end. I was frustrated but this is football sometimes."
Moyes said he did not deserve to be sent off and accused Mancini of being unsporting by waving imaginary cards at the ref to get Everton players booked.
"I caught the ball because I was making a substitution," said Moyes. "I thought I was helping. I didn't know what I was doing wrong. I shouldn't have been sent off.
"But I wasn't the doing that [waving imaginary cards] at all the tackles. It's lovely we’ve won but I want to come here with a bit of dignity and class.
"I'm still going to go into his office for a glass of wine - I hope he's still there."
City's defeat, their first at home all season, was a major setback to their hopes of finishing fourth this season.
Roberto Mancini vs David Moyes touchline bust-up - picture special
