Ipswich Town Football Club News

• Nickname:Tractor Boys
• Founded:1878
• Manager:Paul Jewell

• Ground:Portman Road
• Capacity:30,250

Ipswich launch appeal

07 Jan 2008 - 16:28:23

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Ipswich Town have launched an appeal against the red card handed out to Liam Trotter at Portman Road on Saturday.

The F.A cup clash against Portsmouth was marred by the controversial straight red card given to 19-year old Trotter midway through the first half, to the bemusement of the player and his manager.

Trotter spoke of his misunderstanding of the situation to the clubs' official website:
"I was shocked. The referee asked me if it was a two-footed tackle and I said no"

"I apologised. It was my first tackle and I mistimed it a fraction. He spoke on his earpiece and said 'one foot, yellow card', then told me I was sent off".

Jim Magilton added that the Tractor boys' midfielder's tackle was rash but should have been a booking at worst.

Trotter will face a three-game suspension if unsuccessful.