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Former Liverpool star sent off for sparking 30-man mass brawl in Championship thriller

Former Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen was sent off for his part in a 30-man brawl during Swansea's victory over Preston in the Championship on Wednesday night.

Allen, who had been substituted earlier in the game, got into a scuffle with visiting manager Ryan Lowe after Preston failed to put the ball out for a Swansea injury. The incident prompted players and staff from both sides to get involved, with as many as 30 individuals rushing towards the dugouts.

The Wales international is in his second stint with Swansea, having followed former Swans boss Brendan Rodgers to Liverpool in 2012. The incident came after the midfielder reacted to being pushed by Lowe, and ended with Allen and Lowe both being shown red cards by referee Oliver Langford.

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