Derek McInnes responds to Kyle Lafferty investigation as Kilmarnock manager breaks silence on 'sectarian comment'

Boss Derek McInnes says he can't heavily comment on an investigation taking place into the conduct of Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty.

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.' Killie announced soon after the video emerged online that they would be investigating the matter surrounding the former Rangers striker, returning to Premiership action this weekend against McInnes' former club Aberdeen for the first time since he was named boss at Rugby Park last season.

He says that Kilmarnock are working together with the SFA to investigate the matter although the 51-year-old can not say anything else on Lafferty until the appropriate proceedings are concluded. McInnes said: “We are conducting our own investigation and we are in consultation with the SFA. I am not able to say anymore until the investigation is over, we will need to wait and see what happens.”

An initial Killie statement read: "Kilmarnock Football Club are aware of a video circulating online which appears to show a member of our playing staff using language of a sectarian nature.

"The club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour completely unacceptable. The matter will be investigated by the club."

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