Spurs poised to fine Ghaly

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Ghaly was brought on in the first half after an injury to Steed Malbranque but was taken off again as Spurs chased an equaliser after half-time at White Hart Lane.

Boss Martin Jol said: "You can't do that so we will deal with that. We always deal with that sort of thing, we will deal with it internally. It was out of character because he is a very good boy. You couldn't say he did well this time."

The fans provided their assessment by signing: "You're not fit to wear the shirt."

Jol added: "The fans are entitled to do that. It was out of character but I make the decisions. I was right in hindsight because we played better."

Needing a win to maintain their hopes of a top-seven finish - and a direct route to the UEFA Cup - Blackburn opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Benni McCarthy headed home his 23rd goal of the season.

Spurs were level with 23 minutes remaining as Robbie Keane fed Dimitar Berbatov on the edge of the area, whose shot on the turn was parried by Brad Friedel, allowing Jermain Defoe to tap home.

Blackburn's misery was compounded when Jason Roberts was dismissed for two stoppage-time bookings, with the Rovers striker furious with referee Rob Styles. Roberts was understood to be waiting in the tunnel for the official for an explanation.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes said: "I was trying to say 'see the bigger picture' to the referee. At that stage, there was no need to send Jason off.

"He would think he said something but Jason is adamant he never swore at the referee. I thought it was completely ridiculous."