Strachan worried about ban

19 september 2006, 10:03

Koen Freriks

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan claims it will be an injustice if he is forced to watch Saturday's Old Firm match from the stand.

Strachan served an automatic two-match ban after being sent from the touchline along with Hearts coach John McGlynn during Celtic's 2-1 defeat at Tynecastle in August.

However, Strachan will face an SFA disciplinary panel today to answer a charge of "excessive misconduct" during the Tynecastle encounter.

Referee Stuart Dougal's report made special mention of Strachan's behaviour and the Celtic manager could receive an additional ban as a result, missing tonight's CIS Insurance Cup third-round tie against St Mirren as well as the visit of Rangers on Saturday.