Newcastle have appealed against Fabricio Coloccini ’ s red card during Sunday ’ s 3-0 defeat at Everton in the hope of having their captain available for the Tyne-Wear derby . The defender was sent off following a lunge on Aaron Lennon in the second half and immediately hit with a three-game ban , ruling him out of the trip to the Stadium of Light on Easter Sunday . Newcastle are to appeal Fabricio Coloccini 's red card he picked up during defeat against Everton . Coloccini was sent off for a challenge on Everton 's Aaron Lennon . But United feel they have a case for overturning the dismissal and their appeal will be heard on Tuesday . Were it to fail , they would have just one fit centre-back – Mike Williamson – for the games against Arsenal , Sunderland and Liverpool .
Aaron Lennon was sent off for a lunge on Everton 's Fabricio Coloccini . Newcastle will have their appeal heard on Tuesday . Coloccini faces a three game ban and will miss games against Arsenal , Sunderland and Liverpool . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .