SFA rejects St Mirren's appeal over Haining

ST MIRREN'S appeal against Will Haining's red card in Sunday's league match at Celtic has been rejected by the Scottish Football Association.

Haining was sent off during the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Celtic Park for a foul on Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. Referee Eddie Smith also awarded a penalty for the challenge, which was converted by Barry Robson to secure a 1-0 win for Celtic.

The official has since reviewed the incident and stands by his original decision to dismiss the player.

A statement from the SFA said: "St Mirren's appeal against the sending-off of their player Will Haining in this weekend's match against Celtic has been dismissed.

"In accordance with the appeals process, the match referee Eddie Smith reviewed the incident and is content with his original decision to award a penalty and send the player off.

"Consequently the player will be subject to a one-match ban."