Johnny Hayes defuses Paton 'spit' allegations

Last updated : 16 December 2014 By Stand Free Ed

Johnny Hayes

On Saturday, video footage came to light which appeared to show Dundee United's Paul Paton spit at Johnny Hayes during the Dons' 2-0 win at Tannadice.

 

The SFA have today announced that they have issued Paton with a notice of complaint for spitting at an opponent.

However Johnny Hayes immediately went onto Twitter to say this:

 

 

If only all footballers would display such class.

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