Newcastle appeals Coloccini red card


Newcastle United has appealed the red card given to captain Fabricio Coloccini throughout Sunday's defeat to native rival Sunderland at the structure of sunshine.

The skipper's dismissal late within the half was the turning purpose as Newcastle-upon-Tyne went on to lose 3-0, with the Argentinian sent off when colliding with Steven dramatist within the penalty space.

Both the penalty and also the dismissal caused abundant dialogue as Sunderland racked up a sixth consecutive convert the Magpies with goals from Adam Johnson, Billy Jones and dramatist.

A club statement read: "Newcastle United have lodged associate degree attractiveness with the soccer Association for the wrongful dismissal of Fabricio Coloccini throughout Sunday's Tyne-Wear chapeau match against Sunderland at the structure of sunshine.


Coloccini was given a straight red card by referee Henry M. Robert Madley in first-half injury time following an occasion involving Steven dramatist, that resulted within the award of a penalty kick.

"The attractiveness are detected by a restrictive Commission tomorrow [Tuesday] afternoon and also the club are notified of the result shortly later on. ought to the dismissal stand, United's captain can miss Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture with tend town at St. James' Park."

Newcastle coach Steve McClaren aforementioned he was "aggrieved" at the choice, particularly when Madley waved away shouts for a penalty once Giorginio Wijnaldum tangled with Lee Cattermole moments earlier.

"I am desolated for the fans and feel gratingly done to," he told Sky Sports, whereas vis-a-vis and former Newcastle-upon-Tyne boss surface-to-air missile Allardyce acknowledged his aspect was "a bit lucky."
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