sport news Fans are adamant that James Maddison should have been sent off after the ... trends now Fans were shocked James Maddison wasn't sent off against Nottingham Forest Tottenham star Maddison appeared to punch Forest midfielder Ryan Yates Why this is the end for Erik ten Hag at Man United - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast By Jeorge Bird Published: 19:51 BST, 7 April 2024 | Updated: 19:51 BST, 7 April 2024 Viewcomments Many fans believe that Tottenham's James Maddison was fortunate not to be sent off after he appeared to punch Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates. The incident occurred in the closing stages of the first half, with Maddison making contact with Yates on the edge of the penalty area. Yates, who fell to the floor following contact with Maddison, was subsequently seen complaining to referee Simon Hooper. VAR assessed the incident but Maddison escaped punishment, with Hooper speaking to both players before the action got back underway. One Forest supporter was especially livid at the fact that Maddison wasn't dismissed. Fans were adamant that James Maddison should have been sent off for 'punching' Ryan Yates Yates was seen complaining to referee Simon Hooper after the incident involving Maddison They wrote: 'Can someone PLEASE tell me what on earth James Maddison is still doing on the pitch???? He has literally PUNCHED Yates???'. Another user wrote: 'Maddison just allowed to punch Yates in the stomach?'. In addition, another user stressed that Maddison should have been punished following a VAR check. They wrote: 'Hows VAR watching maddison punch Yates and doing nothing ffs'. There was further criticism of VAR, with one user writing: 'Maddison just punched Yates and VAR does nothing'. The decision to not punish Maddison was also described as 'unbelievable', as one user wrote: 'James Maddison punching Ryan Yates in the stomach. VAR cleared it. Unbelievable'. Maddison remained on the pitch until he was substituted in the 76th minute. Although a VAR check took place, Tottenham star Maddison wasn't punished for the incident Can someone PLEASE tell me what on earth James Maddison is still doing on the pitch???? He has literally PUNCHED Yates??? #NFFC — MaybeBray (@MightBeBray) April 7, 2024 Maddison just allowed to punch Yates in the stomach? — Callum Castel (@callumcasteln) April 7, 2024 Hows VAR watching maddison punch Yates and doing nothing ffs — dan (@growupdan) April 7, 2024 James MaddisonFacebook Reporter Shift Read more: Share or comment on this article: Fans are adamant that James Maddison should have been sent off after the Tottenham star appeared to punch Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility