NUFC statement: “While not disputing the validity of the referee’s decision, Newcastle United are of the opinion that the offence does not warrant the standard three-game suspension.”
Red cards for violent conduct receive minimum three-match bans.
Despite video footage showing the Blackburn player grab the Doncaster player by the throat, Chris Houghto said he was "astounded" by referee Darren Deadman's decision to send off Khizanishvili.
Hughton (talking to the Chronicle): “If it is right to appeal, we will.
“We felt that their lad was the aggressor and we were astounded when the red card came out.
“I was so astounded, I wasn’t even looking. It was somebody else that told me he’d been sent off.
“I just couldn’t believe it. The incident is something that you see in every game. It’s not what I deem as violent.
“Zurab is not only a good player, but somebody who has come in and done well.
“He is a good person to have around.”