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Levein v Brown pt II


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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42990571

 

Hearts manager Craig Levein has suggested Celtic's Scott Brown got booked against Kilmarnock last weekend, so that he would serve a suspension before the next Old Firm derby.

Brown blamed his caution on Levein's comments about players needing more protection from the midfielder.

"If Scott didn't get booked against Kilmarnock and got booked against St Johnstone [on 18 February] then he'd miss the Rangers game," Levein said.

"I'll leave that to you to deduce."

Image copyrightSNSCeltic captain Scott Brown, referee Kevin Clancy and Kilmarnock defender Kirk Broadfoot

Image captionCeltic captain Scott Brown was booked against Kilmarnock by referee Kevin Clancy

Levein raised concerns about the Celtic captain after Hearts midfielder Harry Cochrane suffering a bruised collarbone following a challenge from Brown during Celtic's 3-1 win in January.

'I'm not trying to irritate anybody'

After he was booked in Celtic's 1-0 defeat at Rugby Park , Brown said of Levein: "He has done his job, hasn't he? I was booked with my first foul and that is exactly what Craig was looking to do."

When asked about the comments, Levein stood his ground.

"I'm not trying to irritate anybody. I'm just pointing stuff out," the Hearts manager said.

Image copyrightSNSCeltic midfielder Scott Brown and Hearts midfielder Harry Cochrane

Image captionCeltic midfielder Scott Brown clashed with Hearts youngster Harry Cochrane when the sides met in Glasgow

"Scott Brown mentioned last week that he got booked because of me bringing attention to his proclivity to foul people. I disagree with that completely.

"I'm just pointing out things that are obvious. I think you'll find that his intentions were always to get himself booked in that game so he didn't miss the Rangers game.

"That sort of things happens all the time. Anybody who is sensible would look at the situation if there is a particular game they want to play in and know they need to get booked to miss a game prior to that. I did it myself when I was playing, so it happens.

"I don't know Scott's intentions but I'm just pointing out the fact. That's all."

 

Setting aside the fact neither individual is in anyway likeable, what is Levein playing at here? What does he hope to gain by commenting on a match that didn’t even involve his team or impact on them in any way? Is it a clash of personalities, Levein playing to the unionist section of the Hearts support or something else? I seriously don’t get it. 

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