Halifax Town player cleared of red card so ridiculous it went viral
Halifax Town manager Chris Millington has got his wish for common sense after a red card so ridiculous it went viral has been overturned.
Published 13th Sep 2023, 17:54 BST
Luke Summerfield was sent off against Southend United on Saturday when referee Paul Marsden accidentally caught him in the eye and Summerfield lashed out his arm in a reflex response, and caught the official.
Marsden sent him off immediately for violent conduct.
As well as leaving his side a man short for 34 minutes, Summerfield was due to serve a three-match ban against Dorking, Chesterfield and Barnet.
Halifax, who drew the game 1-1, appealed the decision with Millington saying: "My hope is that common sense will prevail."
It has, with the Football Association overturning the decision.