"Again, Danny Rose takes a heavy touch on the ball which he has to sprint towards to recover, but this time is met by a hefty Harry Arter tackle which took ball and man. Superb challenge. Midfielder Victor Wanyama is the chief complainer. Not as though he ever puts a big challenge in." (BBC Sport website.)
I'm not sure about my interpretation of the Not as though he ever puts a big challenge in in that context. I understand it that Wanyama is somehow hypocritical in being the chief complainer in such a situation as he himself uses hefty tackles which take "ball and man".
Is my interpretation correct?
Top answer
Yes,it is.
— Clive
Yes,it is.
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