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McInnes touchline ban revised after Rangers appeal over 'disgusting' comment

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Scottish football manager Derek McInnes, who managed Kilmarnock, saw his touchline ban revised after Rangers appealed the original disciplinary verdict. The comment in question was described as 'disgusting' and prompted Rangers to push for a review of the sanction. The revised verdict changes the length or terms of the ban handed to McInnes, who has since moved on from Kilmarnock and took charge at Hearts in the summer. The appeal outcome marks a notable development in the disciplinary proceedings stemming from the previous season.

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Touchline bans for managers in Scottish football carry real competitive weight, and a successful appeal by Rangers signals that the original sanction did not adequately reflect the nature of the comment in question. With McInnes now in the Hearts dugout, the case highlights how disciplinary processes continue to ripple across clubs even after a managerial change. For Rangers, securing a revised verdict reinforces their stance on acceptable conduct from opposing dugouts. The episode is a reminder that off-field governance remains an active part of the Scottish football calendar.

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McInnes touchline ban revised after Rangers appeal over 'disgusting' comment · Socc360