Allen gives his backing to ref

Martin Allen believes that Deon Burton deserved to be sent off in the defeat at home to Bradford.

The Brentford manager refused to make excuses for the former Portsmouth striker who was dismissed along with Bradford forward Zema Abbey on Saturday after the pair became involved in an angry exchange in the 24th minute.

Allen said: "Our player raised his hands and the referee was obviously right." Abbey had earlier given the visitors the lead before Danny Forrest added a second in the 78th minute. Alex Rhodes scored a late consolation goal for Brentford.