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Hull appeal against Tom Huddlestone's red card at Everton ahead of crucial three games
HULL have appealed against Tom Huddlestone's red card in Saturday's defeat at Everton.
Tom Huddlestone was shown a straight red against Everton
Huddlestone was shown a straight red card by referee Paul Tierney following a challenge on Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye midway through the second half.
Hull were trailing 1-0 when Huddlestone was given his marching orders on 73 minutes and went on to lose the Premier League match 4-0.
Hull appeal Tom Huddlestone red card
And the Tigers have challenged his dismissal in an effort to have the 30-year-old available for crucial games against West Ham, Middlesbrough and Manchester City.
A club statement read: "The Tigers have appealed against Tom Huddlestone's red card in Saturday's match against Everton.
Marco Silva will want Tom Huddlestone available for relegation battle
"If the appeal is unsuccessful, Huddlestone will miss the Tigers' forthcoming Premier League fixtures against West Ham United, Middlesbrough and Manchester City."
The Tigers are currently third from bottom, three points from safety, having won only one league game on the road this season.