Kilmarnock have handed Kyle Lafferty a 'substantial' fine for his alleged sectarian comment following an investigation by the club and he will will work with Nil By Mouth on a weekly basis after the incident.
The Northern Ireland international withdrew from his national side's camp this month after a 'sectarian' incident occurred while Ian Baraclough's side were out for a 'team bonding session'. Rugby Park boss Derek Mcinnes addressed the actions of the player for the first time on Thursday and confirmed the SFA 's involvement in the case. Just hours later, Scottish football's governing body have hit Lafferty with a charge after breaching two SFA rules.
Ahead of the hearing will take place on October 20, the Rugby Park side have announced they have punished the striker, as well as stating that the striker ‘regrets’ his actions and admitted that he let everyone down with his behaviour, including the club, the supporters and his family.
