Coleraine's appeal over the ten-game suspension handed out to Jamie Glackin has been upheld by the Irish FA.
The winger had been facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being charged with breaching rule 27.2 of the Irish Football Association’s Disciplinary Code.
Rule 27.2 states: “Anyone who offends the dignity of a person or group of persons through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions concerning disability, gender or sexual orientation shall be suspended for a minimum of 10 matches. Furthermore, a fine shall be imposed.
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“Where the perpetrator is a player a minimum fine of £500 will be imposed on senior clubs.”
The charge was in relation to comments made on social media, which the Bannsiders subsequently appealed.
The original appeal was put back until Wednesday evening, if unsuccessful the 28-year-old would have missed the remainder of this campaign and games at the start of next season.
Glackin is now free to carry on playing.
Belfast Live Sport understands Coleraine are appealing Aaron Jarvis' dismissal against Larne last Saturday.
The midfielder was shown a red card by referee Shane Andrews for an alleged headbutt, an offence which carries a six-game ban.
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