BIFF, BAM, KAPOW !!!It has been confirmed that Cardiff City will launch a written appeal against Darren Purse's harsh red card at QPR last weekend.
It is likely to be heard at FAW Headquarters later this week so that Purse can play, if successful, in this weekend's home clash against Crystal Palace. If it fails, Purse will miss 3 games and may find his return to the team difficult as the Hungarian Gabor Gypes will stand in and has shown promise as a player and in his partnership with Roger Johnson on his limited outings to date but this would allow him the platform to impress and stake his claim.
Purse has been harshly red carded by the same referee (Lee Probert) before during a home game with Plymouth on Boxing Day 2005. City appealed that as well but were denied by the FAW on that occasion although their appeal against Purse's more just red card at Burnley last season was successful enabling him to be involved in the F.A. Cup Final squad so who knows how this one will go.
One more definite outcome is that Miguel Comminges will be suspended this weekend after his red card resulting from two yellows but he has deputised for Mark Kennedy who is set to return anyway.
No comments:
Post a Comment