Eidevall shrugs off Hayes claims of 'male aggression' in Chelsea-Arsenal touchline spat
The Chelsea boss felt Eidevall crossed a line when remonstrating with Erin Cuthbert
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00:00 It's absolutely essential we role model in the right way, but I'm not down for male aggression on the touchline.
00:07 I'm not. And fronting up with players, for me that's unacceptable.
00:11 And yeah, I was disappointed and I told Jonas that. I don't think it's okay to behave like that.
00:18 I definitely don't see me as aggressive in that situation. I think that's very irresponsible, putting that label onto it.
00:27 The argument that we had was before the game, if both clubs agree to play a multi-ball system, the Counter Cup final will be played with a multi-ball system.
00:39 Arsenal wanted it to be played with a multi-ball system. Chelsea wanted it to be played with a one-ball system.
00:45 Therefore, the final was played with a one-ball system.
00:50 At that incident that happens, the ball gets kicked away and Chelsea wants to take a new ball and to throw a quick throw in.
00:57 And I said, "You guys wanted to play with one ball, now you need to get that ball."
01:01 He got a yellow card and in fact he probably should have been sent off. I'm all for competing to win.
01:06 I've never been booked in 12 years, you know, my time here. I totally accept he's a winner and he wants to win, but his behaviour on the touchline wasn't acceptable.
01:16 I also think there is a way you behave after the game, being a good winner, but you also need to be a good loser.
01:22 You need to be responsible in both those situations.
01:29 I'm actually happy with the way I conduct myself.
01:35 Then others need to look at themselves in the mirror and see if they're happy with themselves.