Anthony Gordon was despatched off for the second time in his Newcastle United profession throughout their FA Cup conflict towards Brighton.
The winger was proven a straight crimson card by referee Anthony Taylor for shoving Jan Paul van Hecke onto the turf after chasing the ball.
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Newcastle had a one-man drawback for eight minutes as Tariq Lamptey was additionally given his marching orders for a second yellow card.
The Seagulls went on to win 2-1 at St James’ Park, with former Sunderland man Danny Welbeck scoring the winner.
Nevertheless, Gordon’s dismissal shortly raised questions on whether or not or not he’ll be capable of play towards Liverpool within the Carabao Cup remaining.
Eddie Howe’s will facet journey to Wembley on March 16 with the possibility to win a significant home trophy for the primary time since 1955.
Will Gordon miss the ultimate?
Gordon will rue his sending off much more as he’ll MISS the Carabao Cup remaining.
He’s prone to be given a three-match ban for violent conduct and be absent towards West Ham and Brentford both facet of Liverpool.
The 24-year-old was essential on their journey to Wembley as he scored in each legs towards Arsenal within the semi-finals.
Nevertheless, he’ll miss a second Carabao Cup remaining with Newcastle after shedding his cool towards Brighton.
Gordon missed the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in 2023 having performed within the competitors for Everton earlier within the season, which means he sat on the sidelines and watched.
Reacting to the incident, Roy Keane informed ITV: “There was an incident perhaps one or two minutes earlier than it. He’s annoyed. It was a second of insanity, I do really feel for him – I’ve carried out daft stuff on the pitch.
“He’ll must take his medication and should take his punishment with the suspension.
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“I’m not going to be too exhausting on him. Yeah it’s frustration and I’m not going to be too harsh on him.”
Newcastle may be with out their star striker Alexander Isak, who appeared to choose up a slight harm and was substituted, although Howe steered post-match that was nothing to fret about.
Talking after the match, Howe revealed that the Toon may enchantment Gordon’s crimson card if hey really feel there are grounds to take action.
He stated: “I don’t know fairly what’s occurred.
“It’s very troublesome to type an opinion. I haven’t seen a replay. However my unique thought was it appeared harsh.
“I’m certain his intention wasn’t to hurt anybody. I’ve solely seen Anthony briefly and he was very disillusioned. I don’t assume he’s gone in with any malice or intention to do hurt. I’ve bought to see it correctly earlier than giving a giant opinion. However that’s not a standard sight with Anthony.
“It’s very disappointing for Anthony and the crew however the outdated cliche is that one particular person’s disappointment creates a giant alternative for another person.”
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In the meantime, Ally McCoist feels it’s harsh that Gordon misses the cup remaining for a crimson card in a special competitors.
Talking on talkSPORT Breakfast, he stated: “I feel they have to enchantment it, however they will lose it, however I do not assume there are any grounds for an enchantment.
“I felt for him as a result of he simply loses his head, and that cup remaining look has disappeared earlier than his very eyes.”
“However must you be penalised for a trophy you’ve got not been despatched off in?
“He is getting punished for a special match, and I’m not certain I’m 100 per cent snug with that.”
Sunday’s FA Cup drama at St. James’ Park noticed Newcastle take the lead with an Isak penalty.
Yankuba Minteh made it 1-1 simply earlier than the break, earlier than each side fell down to 10 males earlier than the full-time whistle.
Fabian Schar thought he despatched Newcastle to the quarter-finals with a wonderful end, however the purpose was dominated out for offside earlier than Welbeck popped up.