DEREK MCINNES has been charged by the SFA for his actions during the Scottish Cup semi-final last Sunday after he appeared to make a gesture towards the Celtic fans.
McInnes stated he was reacting to ‘sectarian singing’ aimed at him from the stands when he lost the plot.
The SFA have finally got around to the charge after the manager was sent to the stands on the day when the fourth official caught him making the gesture.
Another charge on a day where Celtic players were subjected to some very robust challenges. Ryan Christie had his season ended after a late challenge by Dominic ball left him with multiple facial fractures. Tom Rogic was lucky to escape a bad injury when Lewis Ferguson lunged at him with a two-footed tackle. Ferguson was rightfully sent off by Craig Thompson at the time.
Celtic ran out 3-0 winners on the day at a canter, with Aberdeen offering very little.
Read the full charge below:
Alleged Party in Breach: Derek McInnes, Manager, Aberdeen FC
Match: Aberdeen FC v Celtic FC
Date: 14 April 2019
Competition: The Scottish Cup
Disciplinary Rule allegedly breached: Disciplinary Rule 203 – No member of Team Staff shall commit Misconduct at a match.
Principal hearing date: Friday 3 May 2019
Response date: Thursday 25 April 2019
