Birmingham City Football Club News

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Blues fail with Bowyer appeal

29 Apr 2009 - 08:04:31

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Birmingham City have had their appeal against Lee Bowyer's red card in the 2-1 defeat by Preston North End rejected by the Football Association.

Midfielder Bowyer was dismissed by referee Phil Dowd for a clash with Lee Williamson, who was also given his marching orders.

Blues manager Alex McLeish told the club's official website: "Lee was told by the referee that he had been sent off for headbutting and the official appeared to indicate that at the time of the dismissal.

"We put forward our reasons in the form of statements and DVD evidence as to why we felt that wasn't the case.

"However it seems the FA have now said it was for a wider range of things, including the tussle and our appeal was rejected.

"We are disappointed with the decision, but are grateful to the FA for hearing the appeal and now have to get on with things despite losing the services of a key member of our squad."