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Braafheid fined by Celtic over going AWOL

Edson Braafheid has been fined Celtic after storming out of Hampden Park before their shock Active Nation Scottish Cup defeat to Ross County. The 27 year old on-loan Bayern Munich full-back went absent upon learning he would not be in the squad for Saturday's 2-0 loss.

"He came to see me after the squad was announced and I explained my reasons why the team was picked and the substitutes," said caretaker boss Lennon.

"I explained to him that I could only pick four outfield players, plus a goalkeeper, plus two under-21s.

"I was pleased he came to see me because it shows that he cares and he's disappointed.

"But what I can't have is him leaving before the game.

"There's a code of conduct and a code of discipline and it goes away from the team spirit that we are trying to create.

"I spoke to him about it at length yesterday; he's bitterly disappointed with his behaviour.

"He's been fined, it's dealt with internally and it's closed.

"And he is in contention for Tuesday."

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