Flitcroft could miss Final

Last updated : 23 January 2002 By
Sent off
"Gary's sending off is the only downer of the night," said Souness.

"You may say his challenge was unnecessary, but I am partly to blame. "I told the players that they had got themselves into a wonderful position, yet they still had to make sure they met the challenge head on.

"Gary is one of those guys who will always stand up to be counted, and maybe I am guilty of getting him sent off tonight.

"As captain he saw it as his responsibility to be carrying the flag, so I can sympathise with him on that."