Nathan Collins waited 25 minutes after the final whistle to apologise face to face to Manchester City star Jack Grealish for his X-rated challenge following Wolves 3-0 defeat.
As both players went for the ball on the far left of the touchline, Collins launched into the England star with a high kick to the midriff, leaving Grealish a heap on the pitch.
Collins pleaded his innocence but the summer signing left referee Anthony Taylor no choice but to give the defender his marching orders in the 33rd minute of the match.