Bolton are ready to appeal Gary Cahill’s red card from their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at the weekend, as the struggling side look to minimise the suspension the defender will have to face.
The England international was shown a straight red card by referee Stuart Attwell in the game at White Hart Lane, as he was adjudged to have fouled Scott Parker whilst being the last man.
Although Spurs were 1-0 up at the time, the dismissal effectively ended the game as a contest, and both managers agreed that Cahill’s punishment was harsh after the game.
With Bolton in relegation trouble and in dire need of points, Owen Coyle has admitted that they intend to challenge Attwell’s decision.
“I will be appealing the decision as soon as I can. It was baffling, bemusing,” the Scottish coach confirmed to Sky Sports.
Cahill is out of contract at the end of the season, and the side from the Reebok Arena are expecting January bids for the centre half, with Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all interested.
Bolton meanwhile face Aston Villa this weekend, and find themselves in 19th place equal on points with bottom club Wigan.
By Gareth McKnight
Football News 24/7
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