Neil Lennon Ready To Battle Touchline Suspension
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has confirmed he will appeal in opposition to his computerized two- match dugout ban for being despatched to the stand by referee Craig Thomson.
Lennon will also contest a separate extreme misconduct conduct cost, which may see any touchline suspension extended.
He was dismissed during a 2-0 defeat at Hearts on 10 November.
Whereas Lennon waits for his case to be heard, he will be free to stay on the sidelines on match days.
The deadline for interesting in opposition to the computerized ban is Friday and speaking at the pre-match media conference ahead of Saturday's league conflict with Dundee United, Lennon mentioned: "I will be interesting today."
Lennon was angered to see Joe Ledley sent off at Tynecastle and was later sent to the stand by Thomson for his protests after his side were not awarded a penalty for a handball offence.
As soon as dismissed, Lennon appeared to trade a number of heated phrases with the fourth official, Steven McLean.
The supervisor stated instantly after the 2-zero loss that he couldn't perceive why he had been ordered to go away pitch- side.
And last week he made it clear he had no intention of firming down his ardour in the dugout.
In the meantime, the Celtic manager revealed that on the day of his team's defeat at Tynecastle, referee Dougie McDonald had tried to get in contact with him.
Celtic have made repeated calls for the resignation of McDonald after the match official admitted to mendacity to Lennon in explaining how he and his assistant Steven Craven had come to rescind a penalty award for Celtic at Tannadice.
Lennon, who has been ready on an apology from McDonald, mentioned: "He called me and left a message. Satirically, it was the day of the Hearts game. There has been no contact since."
Requested if he had returned McDonald's call, Lennon replied: "No."
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