Victor Wanyama cleared to face Dundee United in Scottish Cup semi-final

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama is free to play in the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday after winning an appeal against his St Mirren Park red card.

The Kenyan was sent off by referee Bobby Madden for serious foul play following a foul on Paul McGowan during a 1-1 draw on March 31.

But the offence was downgraded to a yellow card for unsporting behaviour during a Scottish Football Association disciplinary tribunal yesterday.

Wanyama has avoided a suspension, which would have ruled him out of the Hampden clash against Dundee United.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon was scathing of the performance of the referee after the game.