Source: Northern_Echo
Sunderland appeal against Turner red card
SUNDERLAND have appealed against the red card handed out to Michael Turner at Manchester City on Saturday.[LNB] Turner was dismissed after catching Gareth Barry in the face with an elbow during an aerial duel in the latter stages of the Black Cats' 4-3 defeat.[LNB] Manager Steve Bruce branded Andre Marriner's decision as a joke and indicated Sunderland would challenge the punishment, which if confirmed, would bring an automatic three-match ban.[LNB] The FA have confirmed the appeal has been lodged and the case will now be assessed to decide whether Turner has a case.[LNB] Not that Bruce was holding out much hope in the immediate aftermath of the incident, having revealed he complained about Marriner's performance during a recent encounter with West Ham, when the West Midlands official sent off Kenwyne Jones.[LNB] "Because I have complained about him, I get that decision," said Bruce.[LNB] "I hope he can have a look at it and he can see it was a shuddering challenge between two of the most honest professionals you are going to get."[LNB] "Michael Turner got higher. That is the only reason he has caught Gareth Barry.[LNB] "You have got to raise your elbows when you are jumping for a ball. I might as well tell my centre-half not to head it next week because he might sent off.[LNB] "I hope the referee looks at it again. I doubt it though."[LNB]
