McCormack upheld, Gyepes rejected - that's their red card appeals

CARDIFF CITY got half of their wishes today as the FAW decided to overturn Ross McCormack’s red card against Sheffield United last Sunday meaning he escapes a 3 match ban but Gabor Gyepes’ in the same game was upheld making him suspended for one game – and, of all matches, it’s when The Bluebirds face Swansea City at Ninian Park hosting its last ever South Wales derby on Sunday week.

It’s an outcome I can’t argue with. Gyepes’ was harsh but understandable, Dave Jones acknowledged as much on the day. However McCormack’s, both at the time and subsequently viewed, appeared to be quite farcical with the Sheffield United bench saying as much too.

In overturning McCormack’s red card, some justice was done although, of course, had the woeful ref Paul Taylor not done that at the time, who’s to say City wouldn’t have recovered and got a result. One thing’s for sure, goal difference wouldn’t have taken such a battering as the subsequent 0-3 reverse provided.

Swansea fans with rose-tinted specs will moan – not that they ever need many excuses – about Cardiff bias etc but that’s just a minority not looking at the situation objectively.

With McCormack back in the fold, the question now facing Dave Jones is how to cope with Gyepes’ loss against Swansea next week. Darren Purse stepping in would appear to be the obvious choice but don’t rule out Kevin McNaughton deputising after his man of the match exploits there against Sheffield United.

Others suggest trying 3-5-2 but Dave Jones only plays 4-4-2, dream on boys!