Fulham fullback John Pantsil has hit out at West Ham captain Lucas Neill for trying to make more of an incident with Robert Green during Saturday's defeat.

Once a cult figure among West Ham supporters, the mood turned ugly when he stamped on Green's hand, sparking a furious exchange with Hammers' skipper Neill.

Pantsil said: "We want to learn from our mistakes. Everyone is very down about the defeat. Playing 10 against 11 with them leading 2-0 was not easy.

"I accidentally trod on Robert's hand. I was trying to explain but Lucas Neill would not let me. I went for the ball and was late getting there. I slipped on the wet grass.

"I am very sorry I did not mean to do that. The West Ham fans were very good to me last season. I welcomed them to Fulham and I hope they can forget this. I still love them."