West Ham win Green appeal

The red card issued to West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green at Blackpool has been rescinded.The football league upheld his claim for wrongful dismissal after he was sent off for a foul on Roman Bednar during their 4-1 win on Tuesday.Midfielder Henri Lansbury was forced to play the remainder of the game in goal but West Ham still managed a further two goals in the game.The FA statement read: "West Ham United's goalkeeper Robert Green has had his claim for wrongful dismissal upheld."As a result, the one-match suspension handed to him has been withdrawn with immediate effect."Green will now be available for the Championship leaders' clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Source: DSG