Beye wins red card appeal

Defender available for selection in Wear-Tyne derby

Last updated: 23rd October 2008

Beye wins red card appeal

Beye: Wins appeal

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Newcastle United defender Habib Beye has won his appeal against his sending off in Monday's meeting with Manchester City.

The Senegal international was shown a straight red card after just 12 minutes by referee Rob Styles in the 2-2 draw at St James' Park.

Replays demonstrated Beye won the ball when challenging City forward Robinho in the penalty area, with the Brazilian converting from the spot after Newcastle were reduced to 10 men.

Full-back Beye, therefore, chose to question the dismissal and the Football Association has decided to over turn the red card.

An FA statement said: "At a regulatory commission hearing today, a claim for wrongful dismissal from Newcastle United defender Habib Beye was upheld.

"As a result, Beye's one-match suspension has been withdrawn."

Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear is now free to include Beye in his plans for the Wear-Tyne derby at Sunderland on Saturday, a match which can be seen live on Sky Sports 1 and HD 1.

Kinnear said: "I am really pleased they saw things our way and thank the FA for reaching that decision.

"We are looking forward now, having got that problem out of the way.

"I was a bit worried about how to change the team around, but now that takes care of itself, so that's fantastic."