Scott Brown wins appeal for red card against Ross County

Celtic skipper Scott Brown has won his appeal against the red card received for fouling Ross County striker Liam Boyce.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Apr 2017, 15:53 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:36 BST

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Celtic captain Scott Brown has won his appeal. Picture: Lisa FergusonCeltic captain Scott Brown has won his appeal. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Celtic captain Scott Brown has won his appeal. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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The midfielder was shown a straight red for bringing down his opponent moments after Boyce scored from the penalty spot following a dive by Alex Schalk in the 2-2 draw.

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The punishment has now been reduced to a yellow card “for recklessly dangerous play”.

Scott Brown was shown a red card for this challenge on Ross County's Liam Boyce. Picture: SNSScott Brown was shown a red card for this challenge on Ross County's Liam Boyce. Picture: SNS
Scott Brown was shown a red card for this challenge on Ross County's Liam Boyce. Picture: SNS

It means Brown will be able to play in this Saturday’s Old Firm derby at Ibrox.

He was able to play in the previous match against Rangers at Hampden after the appeal process was held up by the Easter holidays.

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