Manchester United are about to take a calculated risk by appealing the fourth game of Rio Ferdinand’s 4 game ban.

Initially Rio was banned for 3 games for his violent conduct in the recent game against Hull City, which was extended to 4 because of the “frivolous” nature of the appeal. See, Rio Ferdinand Banned for 3, Wait 4 Games.

Manchester boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, is going to ask the FA to set aside the last match that was added in attempt to get the central defender available to play against Everton on February 20.

The FA have the ability to add a 5th game to the ban if it chooses to do so. Let’s hope they don’t see this appeal as frivolous an try to teach Sir Alex a lesson by increasing the ban to its maximum.

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