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Rangers' Rob Kiernan will contest two-match ban at SFA hearing

Wednesday 4 January 2017 18:07, UK

Kiernan has been charged with violent conduct during the recent game in Perth
Image: Kiernan has been charged with violent conduct during the recent game in Perth

Rangers defender Rob Kiernan will contest his two-match ban for violent conduct at a hearing next week.

The Scottish Football Association has confirmed Rangers have rejected the offer of a suspension Kiernan received for "striking" St Johnstone defender Steven Anderson.

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Anderson claimed he had been punched in the ribs by Kiernan ahead of a set-piece during the 1-1 Premiership draw at McDiarmid Park on 28 December.

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Kiernan will argue his case during a hearing on 12 January and, if unsuccessful, he will miss two games against Motherwell on 21 and 28 January, the first in the William Hill Scottish Cup.

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