Dave Mackay wins Celtic red card appeal

ST Johnstone captain Dave Mackay has succesfully overturned his red card from last week’s 3-0 defeat by Celtic.

Dave Mackay, left, is now free to play for St Johnstone after winning his red card appeal. Picture: David Lamb

The defender’s reprieve came as no surprise following Celtic winger Derk Boerrigter’s acceptance of a two-match ban for diving for the penalty that Mackay conceded.

Mackay is now free to face Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.

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