Hibs have declined the SFA offer of a one match ban for teenage striker Jason Cummings after he was charged with misconduct following his celebration after soring the opening goal in Saturday’s Edinburgh derby,
Cummings was booked at the time after leaving the field to celebrate in front of the Hearts’ fans in the Gorgie Stand.
The ban would have meant him missing Saturday’s game against Falkirk which could have a massive impact on whether either club reaches the play-offs.
Earlier today the club issued the following statement:
“Following review of the information received from the SFA Compliance Officer, Hibernian Football Club can confirm that the one match suspension offered to Jason Cummings for an alleged breach of Rule 200 has been rejected and that the Club have requested that the matter be referred to The Judicial Panel who will meet at a Principal Hearing on Thursday 8 January.”
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