Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will not face a touchline ban after his appeal against a two-match punishment was upheld by the Scottish Football Association.

The SFA appeals board considered Strachan's appeal at Hampden today and decided he was justified in challenging the suspension.

The Hoops boss had originally been facing a four-game ban after he was sent to the stand by referee Stuart Dougal during the 3-1 defeat by Hearts at Parkhead in April.

It was a second offence for Strachan; for his first offence earlier last season he received a two-match ban.

The Celtic boss was involved in what appeared to be an exchange of words as Hearts substitute Neil McCann prepared to come on during April's match, on the day the Hoops were presented with the Scottish Premier League trophy.

His ban was halved to two games by an SFA disciplinary committee on September 25 and Strachan has now been completely exonerated.

A Celtic spokesperson said: "Celtic are pleased to announce that the club's appeal has been successful.

"The original refereeing decision has been overturned and therefore there will be no ban imposed on Gordon.

"Clearly, we are pleased with this decision which we believe is the correct one."