Appeal fails to put Spring in Orient`s step

Leyton Orient's appeal against Matthew Spring's dismissal for serious foul play in the weekend defeat to Yeovil has been turned down. Spring was shown a straight red card by referee Geoff Eltringham in the 5-1 defeat at Brisbane Road following his 14th-minute challenge on Andrew Welsh. Orient launched an appeal against the decision and Spring's subsequent three-game ban, but Eltringham's decision has been upheld. The former Luton and Leeds midfielder will miss Saturday's clash at Charlton and the following home games against Plymouth and Southampton.

Source: PA