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Celtic legend Frank McAvennie has labelled defender Auston Trusty's decision to miss his side's games after his father's death as "woke nonsense".

McAvennie, who has since apologised, took aim at Trusty's absence, suggesting the American's decision was fuelled by the "woke brigade".

Trusty, 28, has sat out Celtic's matches against Celta Vigo, Hibernian, Dundee United and Falkirk, following the death of his father last month.

Before the Falkirk match over the weekend, Celtic boss Martin O'Neill said Trusty had yet to return, as he was "celebrating the life of his dad".