Fabian Wilnis today pleaded his innocence after being controversially red-carded in Ipswich Town's 3-2 triumph against Plymouth Argyle.

The Blues stormed back from 2-0 down to grab three points in Saturday's Coca-Cola Championship showdown at Portman Road.

But it was Wilnis' red card - coming as early as the 26th minute - which nearly shattered their chances of keeping pressure on division leaders Reading and Wigan.

Wilnis fumed: "I admit my challenge was worth a yellow card but I went for the ball. Sadly for me, though, the referee thought it was dangerous."

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Published Monday, September 27, 2004

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