Dundee United Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis backs Funso Ojo after incident during defeat to Dundee United By Ewan Smith November 21 2021, 10:27pm November 21 2021, 10:27pm Share Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis backs Funso Ojo after incident during defeat to Dundee United Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/2753883/aberdeen-keeper-joe-lewis-hopes-dundee-united-deal-with-funso-ojo-fan-incident/ Copy Link Funso Ojo was led off the pitch after the fan flashpoint Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis has called for players to be given greater protection after an incident involving a Dundee United fan and Funso Ojo. Police have charged a 35-year-old man in connection with Saturday’s events at Tannadice. Ojo found himself red-carded as referee Bobby Madden determining he deserved a second yellow for his part in the incident. “I was a long way from it,” said Lewis. “I am told Funso hasn’t done a lot in terms of reacting. “It is a natural reaction to face up and nothing more. Funso Ojo is led away after Dundee United fan pushed him “For me, I would like the referee to protect the players in that situation. “He has not run into the crowd but has found himself there from a natural bit of play. “He is at the edge of the crowd but he hasn’t approached the guy . “It is a derby and a hostile atmosphere, a great one.” Funso Ojo required more protection according to Joe Lewis Joe Lewis: I expect Dundee United action United released a statement on Saturday confirming they were investigating the incident. Lewis added: “Dundee United are a professional football club. “They will deal with things in the correct manner.”
