FRANK Nouble has apologised to Colchester United fans following his red card against Newport County.

The 29-year-old was sent off against his former club after picking up two second-half cautions in quick succession, in the U's 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Exiles.

Nouble was booked in the 74th minute for a foul on Liam Shephard.

And two minutes later, he was shown a second yellow card after being adjudged by the officials to have made contact with Josh Sheehan as he ran back for a throw-in.

Nouble is now set to miss Colchester's trip to play Harrogate Town on Tuesday night, due to suspension.

Writing on his official Twitter account, Nouble said: 'Sorry for my red today to say the least .... officiating can’t dwell now il support the boys Tuesday just like the rest of you the Col u family keep this club up! Once again sorry could of avoided that red take my medicine not time to hide!