Scott Brown has "nothing to defend" after being treated "shamefully" in the Old Firm derby, says Celtic boss Neil Lennon

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Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists that Scott Brown has "nothing to defend himself from" after being treated "shamefully" at the Old Firm derby last weekend.

Hoops captain was accused by the Scottish FA of "not acting in the best interests of the badociative football" in a 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Brown was hit by Alfredo Morelos – who was sent off for his actions – and Ryan Kent during the match, before facing Andy Halliday full time.

Kent faces a two-game ban, while Halliday has seen himself given a second yellow card following a clash after the match.

Lennon told Celtic TV: "My players have been exemplary, absolutely exemplary, themselves subjected to an immense provocation.

"Scott Brown has nothing to defend himself. I think his treatment on the ground was simply shameful.
"He got a nudge, he was hit in the face, but he takes it, supports it and comes back for more. It is the character of the man.

"You get the usual nonsense and try to put the same eggs in one basket. We are totally safe from blame for this. "

Steven Gerrard, the boss of the Rangers, who accused Celtic of playing the "victim card", has been seen banning a single touchdown for the comments he had been holding on the ### Referee Bobby Madden at the end of the match.