Troy Deeney slams ’embarrassing’ controversy involving West Ham United
Troy Deeney believes that Wolves’ antics post games, including the one against West Ham, were “embarrassing”.
The former Premier League striker pointed out the incident where Mario Lemina began pushing his own teammates after the loss to Hammers on 9 December.
Julen Lopetegui’s side picked up a much-needed 2-0 win in that one as pressure was growing on the Spaniard.
Deeney told the Sun on 20 December: “A real team of fighters do not get involved in the sort of disrespectful antics Wolves have recently.
“Mario Lemina was pushing his own team-mates and coaches after they lost to West Ham this month, and then last weekend Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri clashed with Ipswich players and staff after falling to a late defeat.
“We’re footballers, not tough guys. You want to be a boxer or a fighter? Go watch a proper fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tonight.
“Ge”t in the ring with them, I dare you. I wouldn’t even use the word ‘fight’ to describe what those players did.
“It is embarrassing. If you fight after the final whistle, it says to me that you don’t care about fighting for the ball or for tackles or for the win during a game.”
