Source: Daily_Mail
The FA appeal length of Wayne Rooney's ban
Wayne Rooney is planning to appear in person at a UEFA hearing after the FA decided to appeal against the three-match ban that would rule him out of the group stage at next summer's European Championship.[LNB]The FA have enlisted the services of a team of lawyers after receiving the five-page legal document that explained why UEFA gave Rooney such a harsh punishment for his red-card offence in Montenegro last month.[LNB]Having informed UEFA at 6pm last night of their decision to appeal they received the document on Tuesday and first had to determine that they were not at risk of the ban being increased the FA have six days to submit their case. [LNB] Moment of madness: Wayne Rooney is shown a red card[LNB]Part of that case could involve highlighting the treatment of Maccabi Tel-Aviv's Yoav Ziv, who received the same three-game punishment as Rooney after his flying boot hit a linesman when he kicked out during a Europa League clash with Stoke last month. The FA are likely to argue that Rooney's offence should not be considered as serious.[LNB]The FA understand that there is no risk of the ban being increased on account of a frivolous appeal because if UEFA 'cross-appeal', the original appeal can still be withdrawn. [LNB]But the FA hope to build a strong case with their out-of-house legal specialists and calling on Rooney to appear at UEFA's Nyon headquarters is likely to be part of their strategy.[LNB] Kicking out: Rooney kicks Dzudovic before being shown a red card[LNB]As Sportsmail revealed this week, Fabio Capello has assured Rooney that, while he will not be involved in the double-header against Spain and Sweden this month, he will be part of his plans for Euro 2012 irrespective of whether the appeal is successful. Which, in turn, is why Rooney responded in his meeting with Capello by insisting he will do whatever is necessary to get the ban reduced. [LNB]Capello, meanwhile, wants to name John Terry in his England squad for the Spain and Sweden games.[LNB]The England manager will omit his captain if the FA insist he does, and on Friday night Wembley officials refused to confirm if a decision had been made. [LNB] Walk of shame: Rooney walks off the pitch after being shown a red card[LNB]But Capello has been consistent in his view that Terry should be considered innocent until proven guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand at Loftus Road on October 23. [LNB]The Italian has named Terry in his provisional squad, knowing that the 30-year-old Chelsea defender remains desperate to lead his country against the world champions next Saturday and against Sweden three days later. [LNB]Capello is prepared to let the FA over-rule him and has sought guidance from chairman David Bernstein, general secretary Alex Horne, Club England managing director Adrian Bevington and Sir Trevor Brooking. [LNB] Red letter day: Dzudovic has written to UEFA pleading for leniency in Rooney's case[LNB]It appears a decision is being left as late as possible, even though the Metropolitan Police investigation into the alleged incident is set to run into next week. Capello is due to name his squad tomorrow, but he is scheduled to meet the media today and could reveal a decision then.[LNB] Capello will leave out Rooney as England striker admits Dzudovic kick was 'stupid'Rooney's Euro 2012 appeal on hold as UEFA delay giving reasons to FAFA yet to decide on Rooney appeal as governing body awaits UEFA's reasoningRooney hope for Euro 2012 as UEFA confirm striker's victim could help reduce ban[LNB]
