Celtic have released a statement after their manager was suspended for on match after his post-match interview criticising the competence of John Beaton.
Celtic were subject to incredible VAR interventions at Tynecastle under Beaton’s watch. The hand ball decision to award Hearts a penalty was particular dubious.
Brendan Rodgers called it out and the SFA’s response was to charge him with criticising officials.
Celtic have maintained since that date that would challenge the charge and throw their full weight behind Brendan Rodgers. They didn’t and have come out with a one-match ban, which vitally means the Celtic manager can be in the dugout for the Glasgow derby.
However, the club remain unsatisfied and believe their man should have walked away with no bad.
Writing on the website the club wrote.
Following a hearing by the SFA disciplinary panel today (Thursday), Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been issued with a two-match suspension. One match is immediate and will apply to this Sunday’s Premiership game against Livingston, while one match is suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season.
A Celtic Football Club statement said: “Clearly, we are disappointed with the outcome of today’s hearing, although we will accept the panel’s decision.
“The Manager appeared at the hearing today, and his defence was presented robustly and thoroughly.
“Like many other clubs, we will continue to press for the highest standards in relation to the VAR process in Scottish football.”
Celtic now go into the Livingston game without their manager in the technical area. The responsibility will fall to John Kennedy in this instance. While it’s great Rodgers will be in the dugout for Ibrox, it will mean nothing if Celtic drop points at Livi.
