Appeal fails to put Spring in Orients step

Spring was shown a straight red card by referee Geoff Eltringham in the 5-1 defeat at Brisbane Road following his 14th-minute challenge on Andrew Welsh.

Orient launched an appeal against the decision and Spring's subsequent three-game ban, but Eltringham's decision has been upheld.

The former Luton and Leeds midfielder will miss Saturday's clash at Charlton and the following home games against Plymouth and Southampton.

Source: PA

Source: PA