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No Atkinson appeal by Town

17 Nov 2009 - 12:26:50

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Grimsby Town have decided not to launch an appeal after Rob Atkinson was sent off during Saturday's goalless draw at Northampton Town.

Caretaker manager Neil Woods made the decision after watching a video of the incident, although he still believes Atkinson did not deserve a red card.

He said: "We looked at the video and I still feel it's very harsh to show a red card.

"But the angle we have shows that Rob's foot is slightly off the ground when he slides in - albeit with very little contact - and you know how that would be perceived in any appeal.

"If you fail in an appeal, you risk having an extra game added to the three-match ban. Sometimes you just have to swallow these things and move on and that's what we'll reluctantly do."