FREE FourFourTwo newsletters for all!

Register now and get:
  • The inside track on the big issues
  • Tactical insight from our experts
  • Players to watch
  • Analysis & humour
  • Exclusive competitions
  • Stick-men drawings
  • WAGs, bets, bargains & more
See a sample newsletter
Sign up now to avoid disappointment
And why not check out the magazine?

City captain Kompany wins red card appeal

Reuters - Tuesday 15 January 2013, 15:36

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has won his appeal for wrongful dismissal in Sunday's league win at Arsenal, prompting a sigh of relief from defenders across England who feared for the future of the tackle.

The Belgian was shown a straight red card by referee Mike Dean in the 75th minute for what was deemed a two-footed lunge on Jack Wilshire.

"We can officially confirm that Vincent Kompany's red card against Arsenal has been overturned," City said on their Twitter feed on Tuesday.

The FA confirmed the decision made by an Independent Regulatory Commission.

"Kompany's three-match suspension has been withdrawn with immediate effect," the governing body said in a statement.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was furious at Kompany's dismissal, describing it as a "big mistake" by Dean and stating that his captain won the ball.

"It's not a red card, it's nothing," Mancini railed after second-placed City won 2-0 at Emirates Stadium to remain seven points behind Premier League leaders Manchester United.

"It was one-footed, not two."

Kompany later tweeted that he had no grudge against Dean, saying he understood the difficulty of the job.

Several former players came out in defence of Kompany but other pundits said the red card was warranted.

The FA has overturned a number of red cards in recent months.

Related Stories

NewsUndefeated Porto claim title with Pacos win
Rest of Europe Yesterday, 21:49
NewsIbra joy and Beckham tears as PSG triumph
Rest of Europe Saturday 18 May 2013, 23:20
NewsClichy signs four-year deal with Man City
England Saturday 18 May 2013, 22:35
NewsFerguson criticises Man City over Mancini exit
England Saturday 18 May 2013, 13:29
NewsBeckham talking to MLS about owning team
Rest of the World Friday 17 May 2013, 20:38
NewsAVB: Spurs minus Champions League still big
England Friday 17 May 2013, 16:41

Top Stories

Spotlight

Galacticos Reunited

Ten years on, the legends speak to FFT

Spotlight

One-on-One

Your questions answered by an A to Z of legends

Advertisement

Spotlight

75% of all TV is Bale

He's here, he's there, he's...

On the road to ruin

The cost of Premier League away travel

Spotlight

Win personalised boots

Nike CR7 IX for you