• Premier League

Herd avoids ban after appeal

ESPN staff
October 25, 2011
Chris Herd saw red in the West Midlands derby on Saturday © PA Photos
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Aston Villa defender Chris Herd has successfully appealed against his three-match ban following his red card in the West Midlands derby defeat to West Brom.

Herd was given his marching orders for violent conduct following a tangle in the penalty box with Baggies defender Jonas Olsson. Chris Brunt missed the ensuing penalty, but West Brom went on to claim all three points with a 2-1 victory.

A statement on the FA website read: "Aston Villa's Chris Herd has had his claim for wrongful dismissal upheld. As a result, the three-match suspension handed to him has been withdrawn.

"Herd had originally received a red card for violent conduct against West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park on Saturday 22 October.''

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