Everton star Richarlison apologises to fans and team-mates for red card headbutt on Bournemouth’s Adam Smith — but not his opponent
New £40million man has made a superb start to the season but let himself down as he was sent off for aiming his head at Cherries defender Smith, as the Toffees drew 2-2 on the South Coast
Ironically, Smith was sent off 20 minutes later for pulling back Theo Walcott, who was clean through on goal, in a topsy-turvy clash at the Vitality Stadium.
Everton went 2-0 up through Walcott and Michael Keane.
But the Cherries roared back late in the second period through Josh King’s penalty and Nathan Ake’s tap-in.
Hundreds of fantasy football players were raging with Richarlison, who has had a fantastic start to this season since his £40million switch from Watford.
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Lee Probert showed Richarlison the red for his moment of hot-headednessCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Adam Smith was later given his marching orders after bringing down Theo Walcott as the last defenderCredit: Getty Images - Getty
He found the net twice in the season opener against Wolves before doing so again at home to Southampton.
