Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney sends a begging letter to UEFA in bid to limit ban
Wayne Rooney has written personally to UEFA in a bid to limit his European Championship ban for his red card in Montenegro to a single match.[LNB]The Manchester United striker's letter will form part of a special dossier that is being sent to UEFA's Swiss HQ ahead of Thursday's disciplinary hearing. [LNB]The dossier, put together by experts from the FA's governance department, also includes a letter from England manager Fabio Capello and a DVD highlighting specific aspects of the incident. [LNB] Dread card: Rooney stays calm as referee Stark sends him off for kicking Miodrag Dzudovic[LNB] No complaints: Rooney was praised for not protesting his red card and that could work in his favour[LNB]UEFA rules state nobody is allowed to attend in person to defend Rooney, the player included. [LNB]Wolfgang Stark, the German referee who dismissed Rooney for kicking Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovic, has already suggested the England striker will be credited with leaving the field without a fuss. [LNB]And the FA's video will focus on that footage - the fact that at no point does he contest the decision, as well as the absence of real venom - saying it was more an act of petulance than violence. [LNB]The FA will appeal if Rooney receives anything more than the mandatory one-match ban. [LNB] Rooney verdict on hold until Thursday as UEFA ponder Euro 2012 ban for England aceSpain a pain for Wayne as Fabio freezes him out until Euro 2012EXCLUSIVE: Euro hope for Rooney after referee backs England striker in red card rumpusRoo fool! England qualify but Rooney to miss start of Euros after his red card shame[LNB]
