Villa appeal against Knight's dismissal

Aston Villa have formally appealed against Zat Knight’s red card in yesterday’s Premier League match at Chelsea.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2007 - 13:03

Aston Villa have formally appealed against Zat Knight’s red card in yesterday’s Premier League match at Chelsea.

The centre-half was sent off after referee Phil Dowd awarded a penalty against him for a foul on Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack during the 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge yesterday.

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Courts Soccer Aston Villa Place: Stamford Bridge Person: Knight Person: Zat Knight Person: Phil Dowd Person: Michael Ballack Person: Martin O’Neill Event: Premier League Organisation: Villa Organisation: Aston Villa Organisation: Chelsea

<p>File photo dated 13/04/2011 of Harry Redknapp, who would welcome a return to Tottenham but doubts the call will come - and he knows whoever takes over as manager from Thomas Frank faces a tough job to turn the club around. Issue date: Wednesday February 11, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.</p>

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