Sent off - Will Atkinson (far right) shows his anguish after being red carded at Millwall
SOUTHEND United have failed in their bid to have Will Atkinson’s red card against Millwall overturned.
Atkinson was sent off by referee Andre Marriner for a late challenge on Lions captain Tony Craig.
And the midfielder will now serve a three match suspension, starting with tonight’s trip to Oxford United.
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