Referees seeks answers for red card reversal

The Professional Game Match Officials Board have written to the Football Association for an explanation after Brad Friedel’s red card was rescinded.

Referees seeks answers for red card reversal

The Professional Game Match Officials Board have written to the Football Association for an explanation after Brad Friedel’s red card was rescinded.

Friedel was given a straight red card during Aston Villa’s 5-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday for bringing down Fernando Torres in the penalty area when the Spaniard was through on goal.

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