Brown disciplinary hearing moved forward

Celtic captain Scott Brown has had his Scottish Football Association disciplinary hearing moved forward six days. The midfielder faces a potential two-match suspension if a charge over his post-match celebration against Rangers is proved. And the new date means he could be banned for games against Kilmarnock and Aberdeen, rather than against Aberdeen and Rangers. Brown’s fate will now be decided on April 26, the SFA has confirmed. Brown was accused of breaching a rule which states players, coaches and officials should “act in the best interests of association football”. Rule 77 also references “improper” behaviour and using “threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour” and carries a minimum two-match suspension for players. Players and staff, as well as stewards, were involved in a melee after Rangers left-back Andy Hallidayremonstrated with Brown over his celebrations following his team’s 2-1 win at Celtic Park on March 31. The 33-year-old raised both arms aloft in the direction of the away supporters. Mobile phone footage also showed the midfielder making a gesture with his arm while looking behind him after moving along the main stand touchline past Celtic supporters. Both clubs face a hearing over the ensuing confrontation on the original May 2 date. Topics Scott Brown, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Celtic skipper Brown could miss three months Brown extends Celtic contract until 2018 Aberdeen 0 Celtic 1: Captain Brown wins it for champions Celtic’s Scott Brown celebrates getting fouled in the Scottish Premiership The hivemind: The most popular trends in the FPL transfer market Gracia challenges Watford to prove they can deal with Deeney loss Everton boss Marco Silva urges Andre Gomes to learn from his mistakes Newcastle will not overspend to remain in the Premier League, insists Charnley Ryan Christie ruled out of Celtic’s Scottish Cup final against Hearts Frenkie de Jong: I’d have no worries trying to beat Barcelona in Champions League Arsenal turn attention to €35m Ivory Coast centre-back Quiz! Can you name the 36 English players with 3+ Champions League goals? Mohamed Salah agent quashes rumours player ‘asked to leave’ Liverpool Quiz! Can you name all 59 players to score in a Champions League final since 1992?
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