Hammers appeal Bowyer red

Curbishley keen to have late dismissal overturned

By Rob Parrish   Last updated: 11th February 2008

Lee Bowyer red card West Ham Mark Clattenburg Birmingham Premier League

Bowyer: Red card appeal

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West Ham have appealed against Lee Bowyer's late dismissal in the 1-1 draw with Birmingham at Upton Park on Saturday.

The former Leeds midfielder was shown a straight red card by referee Mark Clattenburg for what he felt was a two-footed challenge on Blues captain Damien Johnson.

Hammers manager Alan Curbishley revealed his unhappiness with the decision after the game and the club lodged their appeal to the Football Association on Monday morning.

The case will now be heard at Soho Square at 1pm on Tuesday.

Overturn

Curbishley said at the weekend: "We have asked Mark to look at it, and we think he will. Hopefully he will overturn it.

"When it happened I did not think it was that serious, but on the spot, the referee sees it differently.

"I think Johnson has come in and both of his feet have connected with the ball, so I don't know if Bowyer has gone above it. We will have to wait and see.

"If he is suspended, it is a bit tough and we could do with a suspension least of all with the injuries we have got."