Celtic have officially lodged an appeal against the red card issued to Yang Hyunjun during their 2-0 defeat to Hearts.
The incident, which occurred early in the game at Tynecastle, prevented Celtic from potentially reclaiming the top spot in the league following Rangers’ loss to Motherwell.
Initially, referee Don Robertson deemed the challenge worthy of a yellow card. However, the intervention of VAR, with John Beaton at the helm, led to a reassessment and subsequent upgrade of the offence to a red card for serious foul play. This decision has been contested by Celtic, who argue that it was a wrongful dismissal.
The SFA has responded swiftly to Celtic’s appeal, scheduling a fast-track tribunal hearing for Tuesday.
This expedited process means that Celtic, along with their supporters, will soon learn whether the appeal has been successful and if Yang’s red card will be overturned.
The outcome of this hearing is eagerly awaited, as it has significant ramifications for Celtic’s campaign moving forward.
