Branislav Ivanovic

[Kieran. 6,317]

IVANOVIC APPEALS

[Jype 6,398]

Interesting. Could it be that by appealing against it the ban could be delayed until a decision has been made and Ivanovic would therefore be available against Spurs on Sunday?

[Kieran. 6,317]

That's what I thought, too. But they're having the hearing tomorrow so I can't see that being the case.

[Amblève. 4,995]

IVANOVIC APPEALS

I'm probably wrong, but won't he be suspended for even 4 games if the FA didn't accept the plea?

[Jase 43,479]

I'm probably wrong, but won't he be suspended for even 4 games if the FA didn't accept the plea?

My thoughts are exactly that! If the FA turn down the appeal, Ivanovic's ban will likely to increase.

[Blue Armour 4,278]

The linesman that also awarded us 2 offside goals? Let's not have double standards here

I guess the point is: Was the lines man that allowed two offside goals for manure against us also suspended?

Yep.

[Fulham Broadway 16,837]

If its a 4 game ban -ie the appeal is rejected, means he'll miss the barcodes game

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I just don't get why he would appeal. It's most certainly going to be rejected.

[Madmax 9,219]

They denied Derry's appeal allowing Young to get away with a blatant dive while being offside, what hope do we stand? Should have just got on with things.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Don't understand why he would appeal. Unless he got Maloney himself to say he didn't punch him, I see no way out.

[Jase 43,479]

The appeal has been dismissed. Again, no surprises with it.

http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/2012/branislav-ivanovic-chelsea-wigan-appeal-rejected

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic’s appeal against an FA charge for violent conduct has been dismissed.

The incident, which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video, occurred during his side’s game against Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 7 April 2012.

A Regulatory Commission heard the claim today and Ivanovic’s three match suspension will commence with immediate effect.

[Madmax 9,219]

Hopefully it's not deemed a 'frivolous appeal' and he can play against Newcastle.

[Jase 43,479]

Hopefully it's not deemed a 'frivolous appeal' and he can play against Newcastle.

Sam Wallace ‏ @SamWallaceIndy

CFC on rejected Ivanovic appeal: 'We note the FA did not deem our appeal frivolous and it therefore had merit'. Hmmm, but it was rejected

Only a 3-match ban I guess.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Confirmed three match ban:

[Fulham Broadway 16,837]

I just don't get why he would appeal. It's most certainly going to be rejected.

It wouldnt be his decision -someone on the board would decide

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It wouldnt be his decision -someone on the board would decide

I guess they knew it won't get prolonged to four matches, but were hoping that the appeal will delay the ban till after the Tottenham match.

[oman43 45]

I cant understand really why he would do something like that ? in this day and age pretty much every player can be seen by a camera and i know he is Serbian, but is he really that stupid ?

[francozola 2,040]

and i know he is Serbian, but is he really that stupid ?

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