Left Astonished- inside report on Celtic’s reaction to Yang appeal

Celtic are reported to be astonished by the SFA decision to reject their appeal against the red card given to Yang Hyun-jun against Hearts on Sunday.

On Tuesday afternoon Celtic announced that they were appealing against the decision, around 7pm on Tuesday it was announced that the SFA were standing by the card with Yang suspended from Celtic’s next two matches.

While the appeal should be dealt wit on its own merits it would be difficult to deny that it was also a vote on the competence of Don Robertson and John Beaton.

Earlier on Tuesday those officials were allocated Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock, admitting that they couldn’t apply the Laws of the Game with the benefit of VAR would have been a poor look.

The Sun reports:

SunSport understands that Celtic have been left ASTONISHED by the decision – and argued that it wasn’t a tackle or challenge and there was no excessive force.

It’s also understood the Hoops are yet to be given a reason for their claim being dismissed but an answer in writing is due to be received this week.

An official comment from the club said: “We have received notification that the club’s claim has been dismissed.

“Clearly we are surprised and extremely disappointed at this decision.”

It remains to be seen if there is any follow up action or comment from Celtic.

Monday’s statement also raised questions about VAR which haven’t been answered.

Brendan Rodgers could be hit with a Disrepute charge for his post-match comments with the Celtic boss next scheduled to meet the media on Friday to preview Sunday’s Scottish Cup tie at home to Livingston.