FA dismiss Purse appeal

The Football Association have dismissed Darren Purse's appeal against his sending off in Birmingham's match against Fulham.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2003 - 13:22

The Football Association have dismissed Darren Purse's appeal against his sending off in Birmingham's match against Fulham.

The Blues defender was dismissed for wrestling Luis Boa Morte to the ground as the Fulham striker ran off with the ball seconds after Mikael Forssell's second goal in the 2-2 draw.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Leeds Person: Purse Person: Darren Purse Person: Luis Boa Morte Person: Mikael Forssell Organisation: FA Organisation: Football Association Organisation: Birmingham Organisation: Fulham Organisation: Blues

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