Hammers win Green appeal

The red card issued to West Ham keeper Robert Green at Blackpool has been rescinded after the FA upheld his claim for wrongful dismissal.

Goalkeeper available for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace

The red card issued to West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green at Blackpool has been rescinded after the Football Association upheld his claim for wrongful dismissal. Green was given his marching orders in Tuesday's game at Bloomfield Road following a foul on Roman Bednar when the Hammers were leading 2-1. Midfielder Henri Lansbury was forced to play the remainder of the game in goal but West Ham still managed to build on their advantage and win 4-1. Manager Sam Allardyce criticised the decision to dismiss Green, accusing referee Oliver Langford of bowing to pressure from Blackpool's players.

Withdrawn

And West Ham's appeal against the sending-off has now been successful, allowing Green to come back into immediate contention for Saturday's Championship clash at home to Crystal Palace. An FA statement read: "West Ham United's goalkeeper Robert Green has had his claim for wrongful dismissal upheld. "As a result, the one-match suspension handed to him has been withdrawn with immediate effect." The news caps a good day for Green after he was included in Stuart Pearce's England squad for the friendly against Holland next Wednesday.