Source: Team_Talk
Loovens appeal date set
The Dutchman will miss the Scottish Premier League visit of Motherwell on October 17 if he loses his fight to overturn the suspension imposed by the Scottish Football Association for his clash with Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu last season.
The SFA will convene a three-man panel to hear the former Cardiff defender's case on October 15.
Loovens was punished after catching Edu with his studs on the back of the American's knee during Celtic's 1-0 defeat by Rangers on May 9.
Referee Craig Thomson missed the incident but referred it to the SFA's review panel after watching television footage.
The Holland international then received the ban from the SFA disciplinary committee in August but his challenge allowed him to play in the opening SPL match at Aberdeen and he has since been waiting for an appeal date to be set.
Celtic assistant manager Mark Venus last month accused the SFA of lacking professionalism over the delay in organising the hearing.
However, confirmation of the one-match ban may not affect Tony Mowbray's selection for the Motherwell game too much after the Celtic manager criticised his side's defending during yesterday's 2-1 defeat at Ibrox.
Kenny Miller struck two goals for Rangers after Loovens twice failed to deal with simple forward balls.
