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Robbie Copeland

Christian Doidge OUT for Rangers clash as Hibs fail in Ross County red card appeal

Hibs have failed in their appeal of Christian Doidge 's red card - meaning he will miss clashes with St Johnstone and Rangers.

Doidge saw red in the 66th minute of their eventual defeat to Ross County for a late challenge on David Cancola.

Jack Ross disagreed with the decision and confirmed Hibs would appeal it.

But the club have now had their appeal heard and the original decision has been upheld.

A Hibs statement reads: "We can confirm that our appeal against Christian Doidge’s sending off against Ross County has been unsuccessful.

"After receiving our appeal, the SFA have deemed his sending off was not a case of wrongful dismissal, which means that Doidge will serve a two-match ban.

“He will miss our games against St Johnstone and Rangers.”

Ross said after the County game: “At the time I thought it was harsh. I was told it was for violent conduct and from my position I can’t see how that was the case. The referee was a lot closer than me so I will look at it again.

“If we have been harshly dealt with then I’ll protect the players. If we have not been harshly dealt with, then we can’t show that ill-discipline.”

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