Just watched it again several times in slo-mo. All ball first. Just like Hutton's tackle against Nani just now. But, you are correct that Kaboul should know better than to make such an attempt against United in that position b/c we will never EVER get the benefit of the doubt in that position.
I can't stand Manchester United and the entitlement factor. They take such liberties with nearly every opposition free kick or dead ball situation. Stalling, kicking the ball away, re-positioning the ball, crowding the player taking the kick -- you name it. They are very well trained at time-wasting and foul lobbying.
@ScotSpurs - I'm with you. I don't get the pervasive negativity and the way fans cringe when a player says, "Why can't we beat these guys?". I even like the fact that Jenas genuinely thinks he's the best player on the team. On the Premier League review show he visited a primary school and an 11-12 year old kid asked, "Who's the best player at Spurs?". Jenas responded, "Me!" The boy looked skeptical and even glanced at his friend as if to say, "can you believe this guy?". Jermaine then said, "I'm serious!". You know what...more power to ya, JJ. Ur a nut - and I love it. I've got no problem with a player or manager being passionate about the club.