Di Canio points finger at Konchesky

Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio thought Leicester defender Paul Konchesky should have been sent off in his side's 2-0 fourth-round FA Cup defeat.

Konchesky's heavy challenge left Robins midfielder Simon Ferry needing lengthy treatment to an injured knee, while Jermaine Beckford fired home in either half for the Foxes, who had to rely on a string of fine saves by Kasper Schmeichel to keep Di Canio's side at bay.

The Italian said: "It was clear it was a red card. It was a bad tackle. The referee made a mistake. The foot on the leg was very high."

Di Canio praised his side for the way they fought back after conceding an early goal, saying: "We started very shy and then started to play more freely and had chances to draw level.

"The second half was more difficult after their second goal. We lost a bit of belief and energy.

"In general we have to be proud of the players and the fans who really tried to encourage the players."