Reading to appeal Kaspars Gorkss red card

Reading will appeal against the red card shown to Kaspars Gorkss in yesterday's Championship match at Queens Park Rangers.

The Latvian defender was shown a straight red card for lunging in on Junior Hoilett in the 71st minute at Loftus Road.

Initially, Royals boss Nigel Adkins said in his post-match interview that he felt it was a fair decision but now, on reflection, the Berkshire club have decided to appeal.

If they fail, then Gorkss will have to serve a four-match ban as it was his second red card of the season.

Even though Gorkss was sent off with 20 minutes on the clock, Reading still won the match 3-1 to cement their place in the playoff places.