Lennon banned for three games
Celtic captain Neil Lennon has been banned for three matches for his clash with referee Stuart Dougal after the Old Firm derby on August 20.
The former Northern Ireland international was dismissed by the match official following the Hoops’ 3-1 defeat by Rangers at Ibrox.
But the 34-year-old appeared to barge Dougal after he was shown a red card after the final whistle.
Lennon attended a Scottish Football Association disciplinary hearing at Hampden Park today, along with Celtic manager Gordon Strachan.
The midfielder had looked set to earn a lengthy ban after the altercation with Dougal.
He appeared to barge his chest into that of the official, while assistant referee Jim Lyon appeared to be pushed aside, before Lennon was eventually restrained by Celtic team-mate Paul Telfer.
Lennon publicly apologised for his actions, on Celtic’s official website, but the punishment does not mirror that meted out to Hearts midfielder Saulius Mikoliunas last season.
He received two red cards for barging assistant Andy Davis and swearing at referee Hugh Dallas in a match against Rangers last March.
The Lithuanian received an eight-match ban, which was later reduced to six games following appeal.
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