Hibs ask for O'Connor tribunal

03 October 2011 20:11
Hibernian have rejected the offer of a two-match ban for striker Garry O'Connor from the Scottish Football Association.[LNB] It has been claimed O'Connor dived to win a penalty against St Johnstone.[LNB]Saints manager Derek McInnes was angry with O'Connor after the frontman won and then converted a spot-kick during last Wednesday's 3-2 win for Hibernian at Easter Road.[LNB]On Monday night, the SFA said in a statement that Hibs had been given the choice of accepting an immediate suspension for O'Connor, or to go to a tribunal, and they chose the latter option.[LNB]The SFA statement said: "In relation to an incident of alleged simulation involving Garry O'Connor in the recent match between Hibernian FC and St Johnstone FC, Hibernian were issued with a complaint from the compliance officer offering a standard two-match suspension.[LNB]"The club have chosen to refer the matter to a fast track tribunal, which will be convened on Thursday."

Source: Team_Talk