Chelsea lodge Robben red card appeal
Chelsea have lodged an appeal against Arjen Robben’s red card against West Brom on Saturday.
The Dutch winner was sent off by referee Mark Halsey for a dangerous tackle on Jonathan Greening during the 2-1 win at The Hawthorns.
A Football Association statement said: “Chelsea have notified the FA of their intention to claim for wrongful dismissal in relation to the sending-off of Arjen Robben for serious foul play against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday 4 March. The case will be heard by a disciplinary commission tomorrow.”
The FA are expected to charge Chelsea with other disciplinary offences surrounding the match but no decision will be taken on these before tomorrow.
Halsey has included several of the incidents in his official report and Chelsea are set to be charged for confronting the referee and for being late onto the pitch after half-time.
Manager Jose Mourinho may also face action after clashing with rival boss Bryan Robson on the touchline.
West Brom are also likely to face action after their players also surrounded Halsey on one occasion.
