Celtic: Derk Boerrigter accepts ban over dive

CELTIC winger Derk Boerrigter has accepted a two-match ban for diving.

Derk Boerrigter will not contest a two-match ban handed to the Celtic player for diving. Picture: SNS

Boerrigter was offered the punishment after the Scottish Football Association’s compliance officer accused him of simulation over the penalty that put Celtic 2-0 up against St Johnstone last week.

And the SFA has confirmed that Celtic will not challenge the ban.

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