QPR midfielder Gary O'Neil has apologised for his red card in the Premier League promotion playoff victory over Derby County.
O'Neil was sent off for a 'professional foul' on Derby striker Johnny Russell.< p>
Sorry everyone felt like I had no choice!!!
— Gary O'Neil (@Gazoneil) May 24, 2014
To the fans sending me abuse! I thought Russell was going to score and knew I was getting a red! But decided to do it to ... 1/2
— Gary O'Neil (@Gazoneil) May 24, 2014
..help the team and thankfully it worked out! First red in 15 years!! Worth it now tho eh? #ladssaiditwasagooddecision
— Gary O'Neil (@Gazoneil) May 24, 2014
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