Breen wins appeal
Wolves defender Gary Breen has won his appeal against a three-match ban for being sent off at Cardiff in the Championship.
The news is a huge relief for Molineux boss Mick McCarthy, who would have struggled to replace his on-field lieutenant for three big games later this month.
The 32-year-old, who was sent off for alleged violent conduct in Wolves' 4-0 thrashing in Wales, will also be available for the derby at Albion on October 22.
Although Breen escaped the mandatory three-match ban the red card stays on his record, and will be taken into account if he is suspended again this season.
It emerged yesterday that Cardiff striker Steve Thompson, who tried in vain to convince referee Pat Miller not to dismiss the Wolves defender, gave written evidence to the FA's disciplinary panel saying he thought Breen's actions were accidental.
The defender was due to miss home games against Colchester, Coventry and the trip to Albion - but can now play in all three.
Breen said he was still "angry" at the sending off.
"I'm glad about the decision but I still feel a little angry that I was sent off in the first place. It effectively feels like I've already served a one-match ban," he said.
"A lot of supporters went down to Cardiff to follow the team and because of a wrong decision the game changed and we ended up being beaten 4-0. Had it stayed at 11 versus 11 the result could have been different.
"I was sent off despite their player being gracious enough to support me at the time - which I very much appreciated.
"Now I'm just looking forward to helping the team get back to winning ways."
Wolves skipper Jody Craddock felt "justice had been done".
He added: "I know Breeny and he's not the type of player to elbow someone in the face."
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