Chelsea to appeal Terry red card

LONDON. Chelsea confirmed on Monday they would appeal against the red card given to captain John Terry during their victory away to Manchester City last weekend. A Football Association regulatory commission will consider Terry's case and a statement from the governing body said: “Chelsea have submitted a claim for wrongful dismissal on behalf of John Terry, who was sent off for serious foul play during Chelsea's game on September 13. A regulatory commission will consider the claim on September 16. ” However, the FA is unable to downgrade cards from red to yellow, so Chelsea must demonstrate that Terry should not have been booked at all to get the decision overturned.