McInally to face SFA on charge of 'misconduct'

Published on Thursday 21 May 2009 23:03

THE SFA last night confirmed that East Stirlingshire manager Jim McInally has been reported to the disciplinary committee for "excessive misconduct" after being sent-off twice at the weekend.

The former Morton manager has been handed an automatic four-game ban following the chaotic scenes during and after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cowdenbeath that ended Shire's promotion bid.

However, the "ashamed" former Dundee United and Scotland midfielder – who has since apologised for his actions, admitting he was a "disgrace" - now faces further censure after the case was referred to the committee for special attention.

McInally, who was sent to the stand in the first-half for disputing Jamie Stevenson's booking but returned trackside as the First Park men had two players dismissed for disputing Darren McGregor's equalising goal, now faces a further suspension and possible fine if he is found guilty.

An SFA spokesperson said: "Jim McInally has been given an automatic four-match suspension and on top of that the case will be referred to the disciplinary committee as he has been reported for excessive misconduct."