Aston Villa and Wales defender Neil Taylor was sent off for a horror challenge on Republic of Ireland right-back Seamus Coleman on Friday night, in an incident that saw the Everton star stretchered off and needing oxygen.

The early indications are that the Toffees man had suffered a broken leg, and it certainly overshadowed what was an important international fixture for both nations as they look to qualify for the 2018 World Cup – it was a feisty fixture that ultimately ended in a goalless draw.

It was a moment that sparked an instant reaction from football fans, who were quick to have their say via social media on what was a really poor tackle from the Villa left-back, and they were brutal with their opinions on the 28-year-old and what the consequences of it might be for Coleman.

Here is just a selection of some of the Twitter reaction to the incident…

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