"Disgusted" Cahill accepts ban

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has accepted a three-match ban for being sent off against Newcastle but hit out at Yohan Cabaye.

Everton announced yesterday that their appeal against his red card had been rejected by the Football Association. Cahill has issued a statement in which he said: "I accept my three-match ban. "My reaction at the end of the game was out of character but I was disgusted at comments made to me by Cabaye. "I don't wish to elaborate on the exact detail of what was said - but his words have no place either on or off the football pitch. "Cabaye has apologised via his club's website and as far as I am concerned the matter is now closed."