VIDEO: Apology to Mansfield Town over Hoilett red card row

Sometimes sorry isn't enough - and Mansfield Town will gain nothing but syympathy today after referees chief David Allison apologised that a key decision went against the Stags in Tuesdays' FA Cup exit to Cardiff City.

Junior Hoilett was shown only a yellow card for a reckless first half challenge and went on to score a crucial brace.

Mansfield Town v Cardiff FA Cup 3rd round replay
Danny Rose leaves the field in disappointment.placeholder image
Mansfield Town v Cardiff FA Cup 3rd round replay Danny Rose leaves the field in disappointment.
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