Bristol Rovers to appeal Jermaine Easter red card

Bristol Rovers have announced that they intend to appeal the straight red card issued to striker Jermaine Easter in Saturday's meeting with Mansfield Town.

The 33-year-old was dismissed at the end of the first half in the feisty encounter, which the Pirates went on to win 2-1 at the One Call Stadium.

A statement on Rovers' official website confirmed that the club will look to overturn the sending off, which came after Easter allegedly headbutted an opposition player.

A decision will be made by Tuesday afternoon, meaning that Easter - one of three players to be dismissed during the match - could feature against Notts County in midweek.