FA overturns Shearer red card

Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has had his red card overturned by the English FA after being sent off for allegedly using his…

Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has had his red card overturned by the English FA after being sent off for allegedly using his elbow on Charlton defender Jon Fortune on Saturday.

Shearer was dismissed after Fortune fell to the ground, but the decision angered Magpies manger Bobby Robson.

Former England captain Shearer protested his innocence after the game and the club successfully appealed to the Football Association today.

PA