Very Harsh penalty
It’s a definite penalty - but IMO I don’t see how it can be a red card. Someone will correct me I’m sure but he has made no attempt to tackle him
If it’s a genuine attempt for the ball it’s yellow. As you state, he made no attempt to tackle him, hence why Pawson went red.
Could someone with a better understanding of the law please confirm my thoughts which (I think?) are the same as what TTFL is saying. Although it may have been an 'accidental' foul as there was clearly no attempt to make a genuine tackle for the ball it has to be a red card? If so something of an anomaly in the law?
I thought the second red card was correct. Pawson in general showing more authority and confidence IMO.
I think this video will help you.. it’s from the FA CUP final with Swarbrick and Oliver.