Colchester United frontman Clinton Morrison has apologised to fans after getting sent off in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy match at Northampton Town this evening.

The U's let slip a half-time lead at Sixfields before Morrison was dismissed before the whistle for violent conduct.

The former Crystal Palace and Birmingham striker took to Twitter soon after to apologise. He wrote: "Sorry to all the fans tonight I didn't think I touched him. I'm in a bad place at the moment."

The 33-year-old is now facing a three-match ban.