BORO have decided not to appeal over Mido's sending off after consulting match ref Mark Halsey and Premier League head of referees Keith Hackett.
The Egyptian striker was sent off soon after coming on as a late substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
Manager Gareth Southgate hoped the decision would be rescinded as Mido appeared to be going for the ball when his foot struck Gael Clichy's head.
But he said today: "Having spoken to the referee's chief and to the referee himself, their feeling is that the decision wouldn't be altered."Whether or not there is intent is no longer considered, it's about whether a challenge puts the opponent in danger."At no time has anybody suggested Mido intended to do what he did, but unfortunately it is perceived as dangerous play because he caught the lad.
"We're not very happy about it but I can see why the referee has sent the lad off under those rules. But a three-match ban is very harsh."
The Egyptian striker was sent off soon after coming on as a late substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
Manager Gareth Southgate hoped the decision would be rescinded as Mido appeared to be going for the ball when his foot struck Gael Clichy's head.
But he said today: "Having spoken to the referee's chief and to the referee himself, their feeling is that the decision wouldn't be altered."Whether or not there is intent is no longer considered, it's about whether a challenge puts the opponent in danger."At no time has anybody suggested Mido intended to do what he did, but unfortunately it is perceived as dangerous play because he caught the lad.
"We're not very happy about it but I can see why the referee has sent the lad off under those rules. But a three-match ban is very harsh."
Last month Boro appealed against Jeremie Aliadiere's ban after his dismissal at Liverpool.
The French striker was then hit by a further match ban because the appeal was judged to be "frivolous", taking the suspension to four games.
Mido will miss the vital Premier League games against Derby, Chelsea and Manchester United.
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