Troy Deeney gave a brilliant post-match interview following his sides draw with Fulham.

The Watford captain was subject to a dangerous tackle from Timothy Fosu-Mensah in the first-half with Martin Atkinson brandishing just a yellow card.

I don't think there would've been any complaints if a red card was shown.

Advert

To be fair, Deeney helped the Dutch defender from receiving a straight red card.

He didn't overreact or make a meal of it, and that sentiment was echoed during his post-match interview.

Image: PA

When Deeney was asked about the hefty challenge, he said: "Maybe I need to roll around screaming about it but that's not really my game, its just a tackle isn't it and we get on with it.

Advert

"I'm a big ugly boy, I'll be fine, if it's a broken bone it is what it is, I'll be at the boxing later but I'll have to get an X-ray first."



Class - brilliant attitude.

The Manchester United loanee has since apologised for his tackle.

Good result in the end! We managed to make amends for a poor first half and came back stronger in the second! I want to apologise for my tackle on @T_Deeney . It was not intentional #COYW pic.twitter.com/1yZNU7xPX7

- Timothy fosu-mensah (@tfosumensah) September 22, 2018

Advert

Meanwhile, a lot of people are slowly warming to Deeney:

Troy Deeney - proper footballer. I'm not one to lie around scream and shout. I'm alright, I get up and get on with it. Fucking right lad. :clap:

- Kyle Taylor (@kylelfc88) September 22, 2018

Actually warming to Troy Deeney

- Kate Carter (@katiecarter84) September 22, 2018

Troy Deeney :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: tough cookie gets battered in a tackle and gets up and on with it. Great to see.#OldSchool #HardasNails

- Niall Donnelly (@Beaks66) September 22, 2018

Advert

Absolutely love Troy Deeney, he'll definitely be an unreal pundit when he retires

- Michael Casey (@c_michaelcasey) September 22, 2018

Troy Deeney :heart_eyes: Top bloke to have at the club. He's come so far since his mistakes as a young adult. Top player and a good example of what you can do with hard work and a second chance in life. A worthy #watfordfc captain. His honest assessments are refreshing.

- Tom Wicks (@wicksfootball) September 22, 2018

Young footballers boys and girls look at Troy #deeney. Your old school classic footballer

- Alex Carnall (@Carnall23) September 22, 2018

Have to admit I like Troy Deeney. He speaks so well after games. Very honest but his opinions are usually fair too.

- Gary Mansell (@gaz_1978) September 22, 2018

Advert

Can't help but like Troy Deeney. Played with 3 broken toes in his last game, thinks he's broke his ankle today and almost had his leg broken as well. No crying on from him though. Just wants to get to the boxing tonight.

- Steve Dønaldsøn (@Stezza_Dozza) September 22, 2018

Troy Deeney is proper old school. Shrugging off that challenge and has been playing with broken bones all because that's football. We need more like him in the modern game.

- Jack Crossland (@jackcrossland9) September 22, 2018