CELTIC have appealed against the SFA’s fan ban that will see them play their next Scottish Cup-tie at Parkhead behind closed doors.
The Hoops, current holders of the trophy, are also challenging a £100,000 fee to paid as compensation to opponents, according to a report in the Daily Record.
The Scottish football bosses made the astonishing decision following crowd trouble at Ibrox after Martin O’Neill’s men had won 4-2 in the penalty-kick shoot-out following a goalless draw in the quarter-final on March 8.
CHEERS…Julian Araujo celebrates in front of the Celtic fans after the Hoops’ 4-2 Scottish Cup penalty-kick quarter-final win at Ibrox in March.
A section of the away support came onto the playing field at the Celtic end to celebrate Tomas Cvancara’s winning spot-kick.
That sparked an invasion from the home followers who raced the length of the pitch to confront rival fans, clashing with stewards and police while pyrotechnics were fired into the Hoops end.
An independent review found major failings with Police Scotland as the SFA handed out stringent sanctions to both clubs.
The city neighbours hit back at the punishment and have challenged the game’s powerbrokers’ decision.
The hearing will be held on Monday, October 26.
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