Aston Villa defender Chris Herd wins red card appeal

Chris Herd was shown red against West Brom (GETTY IMAGES)

Aston Villa defender Chris Herd's claim for wrongful dismissal in the Barclays Premier League game against West Brom has been upheld, the Football Association have confirmed.

Herd was shown a red card during the game at Villa Park after an incident involving West Brom's Jonas Olsson.

A statement on the FA website read: "Aston Villa's Chris Herd has had his claim for wrongful dismissal upheld.

"As a result, the three-match suspension handed to him has been withdrawn.

"Herd had originally received a red card for violent conduct against West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park on Saturday 22 October."

PA