LONDON (AFP) – Newcastle defender Habib Beye has claimed his tackle against Manchester City which cost him his place against Sunderland this Saturday was a good one and did not merit a sending off.
Newcastle have launched an appeal against 31-year-old Beye's red card in the 2-2 Premiership draw against City at St James Park on Monday night.
Senegal's Beye received a 12th-minute dismissal for a challenge on Brazil star star Robinho and referee Rob Styles awarded a penalty although replays showed Beye had played the ball.
The Football Association was on Tuesday awaiting the referee's report, but the defender insisted he had been cruelly punished.
Beye said: "For me, that was the start of my season and I am devastated by the decision.
"I wouldn't have made the tackle if I didn't think I could have got the ball, and that's why I am so disappointed.
"It was my first game back for some time after my injury, and to be sent off so early is very disappointing."
Styles late last month apologised to Bolton for the penalty decision that condemned them to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.
Source- Yahoo News,
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