Aberdeen will appeal the red card shown to winger Jonny Hayes in yesterday’s 2-1 win over Celtic.
The Irishman was shown a straight red card in the 71st minute for a challenge on Celtic right back Mikael Lustig.
The teams were tied 1-1 at the time, however, despite the sending off the Dons went on to win 2-1, courtesy of Paul Quinn’s 86th minute winner.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes hopes Thomson will agree his decision to send off Hayes was harsh once he views a replay of the incident.
The Dons manager said: “I accept the speed of the tackle will have played a big part in the referee’s decision but I thought it was harsh. It’s not a two-footed challenge and he has actually won the ball with his left foot.
“From where we were it looked as if he (Thomson) was too quick to flash the red. I think if he sees it again he might see it the way I see it.”
As a result of the appeal, Hayes will now be available for the Dons’ game against Hamilton Accies on Tuesday night.
Celtic’s Mikael Lustig (right) clutches his leg after being tackled by Jonny Hayes which saw the Aberdeen player receive a red card
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Aberdeen to appeal Jonny Hayes red card against Celtic
