Richard Prokas (born 22 January 1976) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Cambridge United and Carlisle United in the Football League. He appeared in the famous Jimmy Glass game for Carlisle, in which the goalkeeper scored in the 94th minute to keep Carlisle United in the Football League. Prokas also gained notoriety in a third round FA Cup tie with Premier League club Arsenal in January 2001. Prokas carried out a two footed horror tackle on captain Patrick Vieira which split the Frenchman's shin pad. However Prokas escaped any punishment for the tackle. References Sources External links 1976 births Living people People from Penrith, Cumbria English footballers Association football midfielders Carlisle United F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Workington A.F.C. players Gretna F.C. players English Football League players Penrith F.C. managers English football managers Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Footballers from Cumbria