sportbible logo

To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders

Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications

The Worst Tackle In Football League History Happened 25 Years Ago Today

The Worst Tackle In Football League History Happened 25 Years Ago Today

OUCH.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Jason Cousins had a reputation in football for his no nonsense, win at all costs approach to the game.

In fact, he was nicknamed 'Psycho' by his teammates during his time at Wycombe Wanderers.

The former defender spent 11 years at the club, making over 400 appearances for The Chairboys in a memorable spell.

But his career will always be remembered for one of the most infamous challenges the game has ever seen on a cold evening against Doncaster Rovers in 1993.

In the below clip that shows the true extent of this bonkers challenge, Cousins produces the most outrageously dangerous two footed tackle you'll ever lay eyes on, clattering the Doncaster player with force.

"This tackle is the worst I have ever witnessed in my thirty years of watching the beautiful game" claims football commentator Phil Catchpole via Shortlist.

We can't disagree with him on this occasion. Absolutely horrific.

In his post-match interview, then Wycombe manager Martin O'Neil was furious with Cousins' actions, saying: "If he does it again he will not play at this football club anymore."

"I thought that the decision when he was sent off against Colchester last week was harsh, but his behaviour this week was a total disgrace. He should have been sent off regardless of the yellow card beforehand. It was a terrible challenge."

Cousins was stripped of the captaincy, thrown out the dressing room at half-time and fined one week's wages by O'Neil, who was clearly fuming about the potentially career-ending tackle.

The fact that Cousins wasn't sent off for this challenge still baffles me to this day.

HOW?!

Featured Image Credit:

Topics: Football News, Football, Challenge