Aberdeen defender Shay Logan has insisted he holds no grudge against with Celtic's Aleksander Tonev after the pair and their clubs became embroiled in a racism row last September.
Tonev was given a seven-game ban after racially abusing Logan during a game at Parkhead but the Dons player has now forgiven the Bulgarian more three months after controversy.
Logan now says he wishes to put it all behind him.
Last month, the SFA appeal panel upheld the original punishment after Celtic appealed. The Parkhead club made it clear that they believed Tonev's version of events, that he did not racially abuse the Dons man.
But Logan stressed he wished to lay the matter to rest as he pronounced: "I forgive him.
"I would never wish any bad feeling against him because I'm not that sort of person.
"For me the matter is over and I move on.
"It was probably a spur of the moment thing where he said it and then regretted it.
"I would never say anything that would hurt a man's reputation or his football career just because we lost the game.
"It was said on the pitch and I reported it to Mark Reynolds, the team captain and then to the ref [Bobby Madden].
"As soon as it was reported to the ref it has to be dealt with. I did what I had to do.
"It has been dealt with and I'm happy with that.
"I am a forgiving person. I don't take any ill-harm against anybody or any team. So, we move on."
Tonev's suspension will be completed before the Dons meet Celtic at Parkhead on February 28, which means it's possible the pair could once more face each other.
But Logan is unconcerned about such a possibility.
"It wouldn't bother me if I walked past him in the street or if I played against him on the pitch.
"He did say what I reported he said but it has been dealt with."
Logan, set to face Dundee at Pittodrie today, praised boss Derek McInnes for his support during a difficult period.
He said: "The manager, the club and the fans have been unbelievable."
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