Newcastle are set to be dealt a hammer double blow for the League Cup final after reportedly deciding not to appeal Anthony Gordon’s red card against Brighton. The winger endured a moment of madness in the closing minutes of the FA Cup tie, raising his hands to push Jan Paul van Hecke after the referee’s whistle had gone for offside.

Football Insider has heard the latest from Keith Wyness on Newcastle appealing Anthony Gordon's red card in the FA Cup.

Chris Waugh answers your questions on events at St James’ Park after Newcastle slumped out of the FA Cup at home to Brighton

Anthony Gordon was sent off during Newcastle's FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Brighton for aiming a mindless push at Jan Paul van Hecke's head seven minutes from full-time

Eddie Howe has explained the decision not to appeal Anthony Gordon's red card before the Carabao Cup final, while praising the winger's reaction to his Wembley disappointment in the days after his Brighton dismissal.