Ban stands for Norwich City's Russell
Jonathan Redhead Norwich City midfielder Darel Russell will serve his three-match ban after the Football Association dismissed his appeal against a red card. Russell was given a straight red by referee Russell Booth during Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Southampton.
Jonathan Redhead
Norwich City midfielder Darel Russell will serve his three-match ban after the Football Association dismissed his appeal against a red card.
Russell was given a straight red by referee Russell Booth during Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Southampton.
The Canaries had appealed against the sending-off, which was criticised by City boss Paul Lambert, but this afternoon the FA threw their claim out.
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It means Russell will miss tonight's clash with Southend United at Carrow Road and City's next two games against Oldham Athletic and Yeovil Town.
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