Aleksandar Tonev appeal against seven-match ban to be heard next week

The Scottish Football Association have confirmed that Aleksandar Tonev's appeal against a seven-match ban for using racist language will be heard next week.

The winger, who is currently on loan at Celtic from Aston Villa, was punished by the SFA for allegedly racially abusing Aberdeen defender Shay Logan during a Scottish Premiership match in September.

Tonev, 24, has denied the charge and will fight his case at a tribunal on December 4.

Celtic boss Ronny Deila and captain Scott Brown have publicly backed the winger.