Hibs' Ryan Porteous to serve four-match ban after failed appeal

Ryan Porteous will serve a four match ban after losing his appeal.

The 22-year-old was sent off for a foul on Ross McCrorie that gave Aberdeen a penalty.

It was the second red card of the season for Porteous.

The ban only applies to league games, so the centre-back will be available for the Scottish Cup semi-final derby against Hearts.

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He misses the preceding two matches, as well as the first two after the split.

The fourth match of Porteous' suspension was applied by the Scottish FA for a frivolous appeal.

If you make an attempt to get the ball then it is not a red card, according to the manager of Hibs.