Wayne Rooney ban reduced to two games Visit Paddy Power Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 8 Dec 2011 Tweet England striker Wayne Rooney leaves after his appeal against his three-game ban on December 8, 2011 at the headquarters of the European football governing body (UEFA) in Nyon. The ban would rule the Manchester United star out of the entire pool stage of Euro 2012. Rooney put his Euro participation i (credit: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Euro 2012 newsEuro 2012 betting – Successful Rooney appeal boosts EnglandWayne Rooney 33/1 to be sent off against UkraineEngland Euro 2012 odds boosted by Wayne Rooney decision Share it Pin It England striker Wayne Rooney could now play a role in the group stage of Euro 2012 after UEFA reduced his ban to two games.Rooney’s participation at next summer’s tournament had been in question after he was handed a three-match suspension for kicking Montenegro player Miodrag Dzudovic during the last qualifying match, earning himself a red card.The Football Association subsequently launched an appeal, claiming the penalty was harsh, and Rooney and England coach Fabio Capello both travelled to Nyon, Switzerland on Thursday in the hope of getting the ban reduced so that the player could feature in the group stage.That appeal has been successful and Rooney’s suspension now stands at two games, with the third game suspended for four years. The decision means the Manchester United forward is now clear to feature in England’s final Group D fixture against Ukraine.Club England managing director Adrian Bevington told Sky Sports News: “I am pleased to say we've had a very fair hearing from UEFA's panel today.“The commission considered everything. They listened to evidence from Wayne and Fabio Capello and we are pleased with the outcome.“Clearly it was very important that Wayne and Fabio attended and the outcome of Wayne being available for the third group game is a positive result for us.”Bevington added: “Wayne always made it clear he accepted it was a red card offence and we are very pleased with the outcome.” Read our Paddy Power review Get your £250 free bet at Paddypower Like Like Post to wall 122 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Euro 2012 Latest Schedule and Fixtures List25 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for Euro 2012 England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad - James McClean tipped to start21 May 2012Sunderland winger James McClean could start the Republic of Ireland’s first Euro 2012 match against Carles Puyol doubtful for Euro 201208 May 2012Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could miss Euro 2012 after his club announced he requires knee surge Dutch name provisional squad for Euro 201207 May 2012Premier League goalkeepers Tim Krul and Michel Vorm have been named in the provisional 35-man Nethe Republic of Ireland squad named for Euro 201207 May 2012Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012 a More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Euro 2012 News, Wayne Rooney Appeal, Wayne Rooney Ban, Wayne Rooney Ban Reduced
