West Ham appeal Bowyer red card

West Ham have appealed against the red card shown to Lee Bowyer in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Referee Mark Clattenburg issued a straight red to the former Leeds midfielder for an alleged two-footed challenge on Blues captain Damien Johnson, two minutes from the end of the 1-1 draw at Upton Park.

Hammers manager Alan Curbishley revealed his unhappiness with Clattenburg’s decision after the game and the London club lodged their appeal to the Football Association before today’s noon deadline.

Their case will now be heard at Soho Square at 1pm tomorrow.