Kenny Shiels radio interview, which he was banned for four matches, as well with the club were found guilty of failing to ensure that Shiels complies with SFA protocol., Kilmarnock the decided to terminate his contract, citing a poor home record in 2012–13 and the punishments by the SFA. His sacking was criticised by many players from past and present, especially the club's supporters. Shortly after being sacked, Shiels spoke of his sacking by giving an interview to BBC Scotland's Stevie Miller and described his departure left him "heartbroken". Since leaving Kilmarnock, Shiels continued been on the football spotlight, having been linked
Kenny Shiels lost consecutive matches to Limavady United in the Gold Cup and Linfield in the league, causing Shiels to tender his resignation. According to the official club website Shiels was manager of Moyola Park from January 1999 to December 2000, although these dates overlap in part with his time at Coleraine. Nonetheless Shiels was in charge of the club and even signed a youthful Ivan Sproule for them. Shiels next appointment was at Ballymena United, where he was confirmed in the managerial chair on 2 January 2001. The club were battling relegation and ultimately Shiels was unable to prevent the club