West Ham to Appeal Against Red Card

Alan Pardew and Benitez joined forces last night in a bid to spare Mullins and Garcia three match bans. Referee Howard Webb sent both players off yeaterday for violent conduct, resulting in an automatic three-match ban and ruling both players out for the rest of the season, including the FA Cup final in Cardiff on May 13.

The managers held an impromptu meeting immediately after the final whistle, and emerged united in a plea for clemency from the FA for both players. West Ham and Liverpool will now appeal against the red cards.