‘That deserves a BIG ban!’: Mason Holgate is slammed for his ‘disgraceful’ tackle on Kaoru Mitoma as the Sheffield United defender is shown the fastest red card of the season

Mason Holgate became the fastest player to be sent off this season after being dismissed just thirteen minutes into Sheffield United’s clash with Brighton.

The on-loan Blades defender pounced on a tackle on Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma in the opening exchanges at Bramall Lane, in a collision that sparked outrage from the away team.

Holgate was initially shown a yellow card for the tackle before the referee reviewed and after a second look at the VAR screen, the penalty was upgraded to a straight red for the defender.

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