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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes to serve one-match touchline ban

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Image: Derek McInnes was sent to the stands during Aberdeen's 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final loss to Celtic

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes will serve a one-match touchline ban following a Scottish FA disciplinary tribunal's verdict at Hampden Park on Thursday.

McInnes also received a further one match ban which is suspended until the end of 2019/2020 season, after his reaction to chanting from Celtic supporters during last month's Scottish Cup semi-final.

McInnes was sent to the stands after appearing to react to sectarian abuse from a group of Celtic supporters.

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The Aberdeen boss was on the touchline after his side had gone down to nine men during their 3-0 defeat at Hampden Park when he made a gesture with his arm to some Celtic fans.

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He was then spotted remonstrating with fourth official Nick Walsh and was promptly sent to the stands, along with assistant Tony Docherty, by referee Craig Thomson.

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