Scouting Team player Aleksandar Tonev has today issued a statement following Tuesday's appeal ruling.

Aleksandar said: "A lot has happened in the last few months. It has been a very difficult time for me and everyone involved. All I can do is move on from this now. I have made my case all along that I never used the words I was accused of using. I say again that I did not do this, I know what I am and I am not a racist. I want everyone to understand that, most of all  the Celtic fans, who have been a great support to me since coming to the Club. I know what happened and I know that I will definitely recover from this as a stronger person."