Andy Griffin's chances of having yesterday's red card rescinded have dramatically improved after referee Andy D'Urso this morning admitted his decision to send him off was wrong.
The Essex born official issued a red card to the City defender 42 minutes in to the Potters 3-0 defeat at Loftus Road on Sunday, after believing he lunged in dangerously on Hogan Ephraim.
However, video evidence clearly shows Griffin took the ball and made no contact at all with the former West Ham youngster.
Speaking to stokecityfc.com, Football Administrator Eddie Harrison says: "The Football Association have confirmed to Stoke City that the referee has re-considered the matter after watching the incident again.
"His views will be submitted to the regulatory commission tomorrow along with the submission from the club.
"While it doesn't automatically mean his suspension will be uplifted, but the fact that he has now indicated that the matter was only worthy of a caution stands us in good stead."
