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Lafferty could face minimum 10-game ban after SFA charge

The Scottish FA have charged Kilmarnock’s Kyle Lafferty over the alleged use of sectarian language.

It's after a video, which has appeared on social media, shows the striker reacting to a man - who was posing for a photo with him - says "Up the Celts".

The SFA notice of complaint says he allegedly breached disciplinary rules 77 and 81, with the latter carrying a minimum 10-game ban.

If found guilty at the hearing - scheduled for October 20 - Lafferty would be out of action until January 14, 2023 at the earliest when Kilmarnock face Rangers.

Kilmarnock are in consultation with the Scottish Football Association over their investigation of Lafferty's actions.

Manager Derek McInnes said: "As the club previously stated we are conducting our own investigation into the matter and, in consultation with the SFA, we are looking to try to get that resolved as quickly as possible.

"You will appreciate that, while that investigation is ongoing, I can't say any more than that."

Lafferty looks unlikely to feature in Saturday's Scottish Premiership fixture at Aberdeen while the investigation continues.

When asked if the striker would be in the squad, McInnes added: "I can't say for certain on that for the moment. We are in consultation with the SFA and we will be directed on (by) them.

"It is better in all these types of matters, any discipline matters it is always better to get clarity as soon as possible, equally it is important that everybody does their due diligence and does their investigation.

"We started that last week and we just need to wait to see the outcome of it."

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