Bradford buys time?

Thursday 20th March 2008, 2:30PM GMT.

Bels’ Scott Bradford (left) hopes to escape an end-of-season suspension. (Picture by Daniel Guerin, 0520764)

SCOTT BRADFORD and Bels look set to use the appeals process to their favour to ensure that the star midfielder is available for all the big end-of-season matches, including the Muratti.

Bradford had received a red card in Bels’ 2-1 victory over Rocquaine United for allegedly insulting referee Brent Blondel. He could face a month-long suspension for the offence.

According to Bradford, Bels are looking to appeal against the decision and the date could be set for a couple of days after Bels’ Upton Park showdown on Saturday 19 April. And according to a source close to the Guernsey Football Association, as this is so late in the season, the ban will probably be carried over to next season.