Derek McInnes banned for reacting to sectarian singing from Celtic fans

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has been given a one-match ban, with a further match suspended, for gesturing to Celtic fans during the recent Scottish Cup semi-final.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd May 2019, 19:47 BST
Updated 2nd May 2019, 19:55 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

For all the latest Scottish news, sport and features click here, or head to our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

McInnes was sent to the stands by referee Craig Thomson after reacting to sectarian chants that were directed his way as his team lost 3-0.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

He decided to fight his charge from the Scottish FA but it was revealed on Thursday evening that he was unsuccessful in his attempt.

The Pittodrie boss will now miss the visit of Celtic this coming Saturday. The suspended one-match ban will expire at the end of the season if McInnes doesn’t incur any further charges.

Related topics:Derek McInnesAberdeenInstagramTwitterFacebookPittodrieScottish FA