Boro decided not to appeal against the red card decision
for Mido in the Gunners match and so, the Egyptian will
not play in the next three games due to suspension.
Boro Decided Not to Appeal Against
Mido's Suspension!
After consulting the match referee and
referee's chief, Boro decided ot to appeal against Mido's
suspension:
"Having spoken to the referee's chief
and to the referee himself, their feeling is that the
decision wouldn't be altered". Southgate said.
"Whether or not there is intent is no longer considered,
it's about whether a challenge puts the opponent in
danger". He added
"At no time has anybody suggested Mido intended
to do what he did, but unfortunately it is perceived
as dangerous play because he caught the lad.
"We're not very happy about it but I can see why
the referee has sent the lad off under those rules.
But a three-match ban is very harsh."
Three matches ban:
Mido is now confirmed to Miss Boro's upcoming three
Premiership games against Derby, Chelsea and Manchester
United. However, he will be back against Tottenham.
