Toon Defender Gets Benefit Of Doubt

Last updated : 27 March 2011 By Footy Mad - Editor

The fullback was sent off during a reserve-team fixture against Manchester United earlier in the week, but the Magpies questioned the severity of the initial punishment.

A Football Association regulatory commission agreed and reduced Perch's ban to one game from 4 April, which will mean he is unavailable for the Premier League trip to Aston Villa six days later.

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