Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini insists he didn't elbow at Johan Elmander

Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini has insisted he did not elbowBolton's Johan Elmander - but admitted he deserved his red card.The28-year-old Argentina international was sent off after catching theSwede with a flailing arm during Saturday's 5-1 Barclays Premier Leaguedefeat at the Reebok Stadium.However, he is adamant he did not deliberately elbow the Bolton man. Nasty: Johan Elmander is struck in the face by Fabricio ColocciniColoccinitold the Evening Chronicle: 'I apologised to my team-mates - that isnormal. I am sorry for everybody, but now we have to move on.'It was a red card. It wasn't with my elbow, but it was the same because it was my arm. 'It was a red card. It's disappointing, although I can't do anything about it now. The next time, I know I can't do it.' Injury: Elmander reovers after being fouled by ColocciniColoccini will miss Sunday's clash with Chelsea at St James' Park and his side's fixtures at West Brom and at home to Liverpool.The fall-out from the Magpies' black day at the Reebok could yetincrease with the Football Association looking into Mike Williamson'soff-the-ball clash with Elmander. Williamson facing anxious wait as FA review clash with Bolton's ElmanderWilliamson and Coloccini facing the elbow after clashes with ElmanderBOLTON WANDERERS FC

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