Cole and Gibson reprieved

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Suspensions for Carlton Cole and Darron Gibson have been withdrawn

The FA can confirm that red cards shown to West Ham United's Carlton Cole and Everton's Darron Gibson have been rescinded.

Both players were sent from the field of play in the Premier League fixture between the two clubs at Upton Park on Saturday 22 December.

Their three match suspensions have been withdrawn immediately. Written reasons will be provided at a later date.

Other hearings heard by The FA today:

Anthony Gerrard, Huddersfield Town FC
Crystal Palace FC v Huddersfield Town FC
Football League Championship
22 December 2012
Dismissed for Serious foul play
Result: Claim Upheld. 3 match suspension withdrawn

Adam Smith, Millwall FC
Millwall FC v Barnsley FC
Football League Championship
22 December 2012
Dismissed for Serious foul play
Result: Claim Upheld. 3 match suspension withdrawn

Paul Rachubka, Accrington Stanley FC
Accrington Stanley FC v Plymouth Argyle FC
Football League 2
22 December 2012
Dismissed for Violent conduct
Result: Claim Dismissed. 3 match suspension activated with immediate effect

Lewis Spence, Bishop Stortford FC
Chester FC v Bishop Stortford FC
Football Conference North
15 December 2012
Dismissed for Serious foul play
Result: Claim Upheld. 3 match suspension withdrawn

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