I'm not so sure.
If you watch the tackle carefully, the position of his head/face is in direct line with the ball, he's following the flight of the ball all the way. Also, although he goes in with both feet raised and studs showing, he does not thrust them out and down onto Carroll's legs. My thinking is that he did not intend fouling Andy.
Yes it was a ridiculous tackle and could have broken his leg, and yes it was a red card 3 match ban any day of the week - but I don't believe it was a vicious intentional career ending tackle. It was reckless and dangerous but not malicious.
Stupid? Beyond belief. Dangerous? Absolutely. Intentional? No.
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