Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin has had his touchline ban reduced to two more games with a further two suspended.
The Scottish Football Association’s disciplinary panel had initially handed the Dons boss an six game ban, with a further two suspended, after he criticised Ryan Porteous following his side’s defeat against Hibs in September. The Dons decided to appeal the initial decision and an Appellate Tribunal Hearing on Monday decided to dramatically slash that touchline ban.
They also took into account that Goodwin has already been suspended for last month’s defeat at Dundee United and added another two, with another couple suspended. It now means that Goodwin will be in the stand for Friday’s Pittodrie clash with Hibs and then next week’s midweek trip to Livingston. It should clear the Irishman to return to the dugout for the final game before the World Cup break when they entertain Dundee United on November 12th.
Goodwin will have another two games added to any further punishment if he commits another similar offence before the end of the season.
The tribunal outcome detailed: "Partially Upheld. Three matches immediate suspension and two matches suspended until the end of season 2022/23. (The Appellate Tribunal take into account the one match already served as part of the initial sanction, and therefore instruct this is deducted from the new sanction.)"
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