Anthony Gordon ban verdict issued as Newcastle United make decision

Anthony Gordon will be suspended for the League Cup final against Liverpool later this month after being sent off in the defeat against Brighton on Sunday (2 March).

The winger clashed with Jan Paul van Hecke off the ball and was dismissed in the latter stages of the FA Cup clash – which the Magpies went on to lose in extra time.

Newcastle fans admitted they lost respect for Gordon after the incident as supporters felt the clash was uncalled for.

Eddie Howe said post-match that Newcastle would not hesitate to appeal the red card if they felt it was right, but have decided against taking the risk – as frivolous appeals are punished with a further one-game ban.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – has had his say on whether the Magpies should have lodged an appeal.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – has had his say on whether the Magpies should have lodged an appeal.
He will miss games against West Ham and Brentford in the Premier League, as well as the League Cup final at Wembley.
Wyness told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “I don’t think an appeal was worth the risk.

“It was a pretty clear red card. There were no punches thrown as such, it was a push – but still, it’s enough for it not to be overturned.

“There is a risk in doing it.

“They’re just going to have to accept this and let it go.

“I’m afraid that’s just the way it goes in football, they’re just going to have to do without Anthony Gordon.”
“I’m afraid that’s just the way it goes in football, they’re just going to have to do without Anthony Gordon.”