Celtic's Scott Brown and Hearts' Steven Naismith may face disciplinary action
Monday 13 August 2018 18:35, UK
Scott Brown and Steven Naismith will find out on Tuesday if they are to face retrospective punishment following Saturday's match between Hearts and Celtic.
Brown and Naismith were involved in an off-the-ball collision when the Celtic skipper stopped suddenly and threw his arm back with his former Scotland team-mate immediately behind him.
Hearts midfielder Naismith kicked out at a grounded Jonny Hayes, catching him with his studs, after being barged over by the Irish winger.
It is understood that Scottish Football Association compliance officer Tony McGlennan is studying footage of incidents involving both players during Hearts' 1-0 victory over the double treble winners.
Mr McGlennan has until 3pm on Tuesday to decide whether to instigate any disciplinary action.
Kyle Lafferty's 56th-minute strike was enough to separate the two sides at Tynecastle, taking Hearts to the top of the Scottish Premiership after two games.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers put out a much changed side ahead of Tuesday's second-leg Champions League qualifier against Greek side AEK Athens.
