Cardiff contest McPhail dismissal

Published : 17 Sep 2009 08:59:14

Cardiff City have appealed against Stephen McPhail's sending-off in their 1-0 Championship victory at Reading. The Irish midfielder faces a three-match ban after being dismissed for serious foul play for a high challenge on Reading midfielder Jem Karacan. The Football Association of Wales have received Cardiff's appeal and boss Dave Jones hopes the red card is overturned. "It looks harsh," said Jones. "I can understand his foot is up but so is the other guy's but there's no contact." .... read more