Tranmere Rovers have failed in their attempts to have red cards for Calum MacDonald and Kieron Morris overturned, ruling both players out of this Saturday's crucial promotion clash against Bristol Rovers.
MacDonald and Morris were shown straight red cards in the 2-2 draw with Carlisle United last weekend. MacDonald following a first-half challenge which then resulted in a on-field melee, leading to six separate players being booked. Morris was then dismissed for a high challenge on Carlisle's Rod McDonald in injury time as they tried to force a winner.
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon was scathing of both decisions at the time, claiming they were, "as bad as I've seen" and "bizarre and crazy", insisting both tackles were fair, even though Carlisle manager Paul Simpson's viewpoint was considerably different, branding the MacDonald one "disgraceful".
