Kenny Shiels hit with two notices of complaint

Shiels is alleged to have breached three disciplinary rules as a result of comments he made in a radio interview and newspaper articles following their SPL defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 3 November.

The Rugby Park manager also faces a misconduct charge for “dissent, adopting an aggressive attitude and by the use of offensive, insulting or abusive language” during the 2-1 loss to  St Johnstone at the weekend.

After the loss against Inverness, Shiels said he was going to report referee Euan Norris for comments the referee had made at full-time. “I work in an industry where it’s mandatory that I give interviews but I’m not allowed to tell the truth,” Shiels told BBC Scotland. “[SFA compliance officer] Vincent Lunny will not allow me to give an opinion. You ask him why. I want  answers to that.”

At the weekend, Shiels was sent to the stand following a heated debate with fourth official Andrew Dallas after being enraged by referee Stevie O’Reilly’s decision to dismiss skipper Manuel Pascali. He later called for fourth officials to be “strong characters”.

Shiels has until 5 December to respond, with 13 December set as the principal hearing date.