Shiels handed four-game ban

Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels has been handed a four-game ban, with two matches suspended, after bringing the game into disrepute.

An SFA disciplinary tribunal met on Thursday to consider charges against both Shiels and Kilmarnock in the wake of a BBC Radio Scotland interview in which he claimed Celtic had "massive influence" over disciplinary hearings, branding them as "the monster of Scottish football".

Shiels was found guilty of breaching two SFA rules; bringing the game into disrepute and failing to act in the best interests of the game by calling into question the judicial panel and questioning the integrity of another member club.

He has been banned for four games, with two of those suspended until the end of next season.

Kilmarnock were also found guilty of failing to ensure that Shiels complies with SFA protocol.

Their penalty will be decided on June 21.

The penalty for Shiels comes less than six months since he was banned for four matches for accusing fourth official Andrew Dallas of "fabrication" of evidence.