- Feb 1, 2013
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Cannot see it succeeding but I think Lerma helped get him sent off with his somersault after being pushed. Lerma had a few digs at Son during the match, presume that was their plan.My understanding is that Son faces a three match ban for violent conduct. Presumably they will not look to get the red card overturned, but will argue for a one or two match ban. Son certainly deserved the red because that was more than your average push, it was two hands and some serious power (reminded me of Bruce Lee's famous one inch punch perhaps Son had some martial arts training as a child). In any case, he was provoked, there was no real danger to Lerma, and he didn't come close to his face. I think it is worth an appeal and while I won't hold my breath, I could see it being reduced to a two match ban for example. Don't really mind now in any case, he is not needed on Sunday and gives us extra incentive to buy some players in the summer if he misses a few games next season.