Celts In The News: Aleksandar Tonev

By Dean Robertson

@DeanRobertson95

It was announced yesterday that Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev had been giving a seven match ban after it was decided that he had breached the SFA’s disciplinary rule 202 after being found guilty of racially abusing Aberdeen’s Shay Logan during the hoops win over the Dons on the 13th of September at Celtic Park.

The 24-year-old Bulgaria international – on loan from Aston Villa – suspension is set to go into immediate effect.

However, Celtic have realised a statement backing Tonev and announcing that they would be appealing the suspension.

A Celtic spokesman said: “This was a very unfortunate case, but the Club has accepted Aleksandar’s explanation that he did not say the words that were alleged to have been said and that he is not a racist.

“We are, therefore, very disappointed by the outcome today and can confirm that Aleksandar will be appealing this decision.”

So it still remains to be seen what will happen to Tonev but at this moment in time it doesn’t look good for the Bulgaria but with Tonev’s recent form it may not be such a huge loss to the hoops.

These recent events are set to add extra spice to Celtic’s trip to Pittodrie Stadium to face Aberdeen on the 9th of November.

What do you think about Aleksandar Tonev?