US EditionCeltic Appeal Auston Trusty Red Card - with Defender Facing Nightmare Suspension Run
Trusty faces a three-match ban for violent conduct after striking an opponent's arm; this is his second red card of the league season, affecting key upcoming matches.
- On Sunday, Celtic learned their appeal was rejected 24 hours after being lodged, confirming Auston Trusty faces a three-match Premiership suspension.
- After a VAR review, referee Matthew MacDermid sent Auston Trusty off for batting Jamie McGrath's arm at a corner, following video assistant Grant Irvine's flag.
- Benjamin Arthur, on-loan Brentford defender, made his league debut after Trusty was dismissed, while Martin O'Neill said he did not expect an appeal and Celtic remained furious at the decision.
- The suspension removes Trusty for trips to Rangers and Aberdeen and the Motherwell game, forcing Celtic to consider Kieran Tierney or Dane Murray for central defence.
- Some commentators flagged a similar, unpunished incident involving Youssef Chermiti, with John McGinn warning the red card sets a dangerous precedent for routine corner incidents.
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3-GAME BAN FOR TRUSTY AFTER APPEAL REJECTED
AUSTON TRUSTY will be banned for three Premiership games after Celtic’s appeal against his red card in the 2-1 weekend home loss to Hibs at Parkhead was rejected by the SFA. The central defender was banished with the score tied at 1-1 in the 74th minute after an incident with opponent Jamie McGrath as they lined up for a right-wing corner-kick as the Hoops looked for a second goal. Source
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