Leeds accept Sheehan's red card

Alan Sheehan saw red after just eight minutes at the County Ground (Getty)

Leeds United manager Gary McAllister has said that the club will not appeal against Alan Sheehan's sending-off in Saturday's 3-1 win at Swindon.

The defender was shown a straight red after just eight minutes for a two-footed tackle on Jon-Paul McGovern.

McAllister told BBC Radio Leeds: "I've seen it re-run and it's a red card - I've got no complaints.

"He's won the ball but his two feet are off the ground and I think the referee got it right."

McAllister added: "When you make a challenge like that and you don't get the ball it can have serious implications - somebody could get hurt badly."

The red card was Sheehan's second in his Leeds career - he was also sent off in last season's 1-0 win at Yeovil.

Sheehan is likely to get a three match ban, which would mean him missing the forthcoming league games against Carlisle and Hereford, as well as the League Cup tie with Hartlepool.