02-02-2010, 03:30 PM
The Sun says he actually risks a Carling Cup final ban:
Rio Ferdinand will risk his place in the Carling Cup final by launching another appeal against his ban for violent conduct. Ferdinand had a three-game suspension increased to four last week after the FA accused Manchester United of being frivolous for contesting his charge. He was punished for hitting Hull's Craig Fagan off the ball on January 23. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gambled in appealing so Ferdinand could face Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg. Yet if this second appeal fails and his ban goes up to five games, it will take in the final against Aston Villa on February 28. Ferdinand is not contesting the initial verdict of violent conduct as he has already done that. He is arguing against the validity of the extra game's suspension. United have told the FA of their intentions and will send them their appeal by 6pm tonight, with a hearing likely on Thursday.
Source: thesun.co.uk
Rio Ferdinand will risk his place in the Carling Cup final by launching another appeal against his ban for violent conduct. Ferdinand had a three-game suspension increased to four last week after the FA accused Manchester United of being frivolous for contesting his charge. He was punished for hitting Hull's Craig Fagan off the ball on January 23. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gambled in appealing so Ferdinand could face Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg. Yet if this second appeal fails and his ban goes up to five games, it will take in the final against Aston Villa on February 28. Ferdinand is not contesting the initial verdict of violent conduct as he has already done that. He is arguing against the validity of the extra game's suspension. United have told the FA of their intentions and will send them their appeal by 6pm tonight, with a hearing likely on Thursday.
Source: thesun.co.uk