Source: Daily_Mail
Relief for Lampard as he wins appeal and Anfield red card is rescinded
Off: Lampard is sent off by Mike Riley but the red card will be rescinded[LNB] Frank Lampard isrelieved his red cardagainst Liverpool[LNB]hasbeen rescinded but hascalled for referees to begiven more time to getdecisions right in future.[LNB]Lampard was harshly sent off for a challenge on Xabi Alonso in Chelsea's[LNB]2-0 defeat at Anfield, butreferee Mike Riley hascancelled the dismissal.[LNB]Lampard said: 'I'm pleased but I presumed it would be rescinded anyway, I was quite confident about that. It was a mistake. [LNB]'We all make mistakes, footballers makethem as much as anyoneelse and the ref did too.[LNB]'I'm happy it wasrescinded and it's goodthat we can move on. Butit's a shame we lost the game because of it.'[LNB]Speaking at the HMV Football Extravaganza, Lampard added that the FA could help referees by allowing them more time before making a big decision in future.[LNB]He said: 'All it needs is for referees to have time to consult the other officials.[LNB]'There are four of them now and they all have different angles to look from.[LNB]'There are players who don't go round trying to kick people and you have to understand that even if you are at the wrong angle those types of players are not trying to hurt people.[LNB]'It was a mistake. I don't want to have a dig at the referees because they do a very hard job and I respect them very much.'[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Lampard receives reprieve as ref Riley admits: I got it wrong [LNB]Liverpool defeat has cost us the title, admits Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech [LNB]Martin Samuel: Strife for Riley as one wrong red tips scales [LNB]FRANK LAMPARD TALKS TO MARTIN SAMUEL: On coping with the loss of his mother, Chelsea's title ambitions and that feud with Xabi Alonso[LNB]You just cost us the title: Chelsea boss Scolari's fury at Lampard red card [LNB]The truth about Lampard and Alonso - the midfield battlers have previous [LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB][LNB]
