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
Oran Kearney Oran Kearney Oran Kearney (born 29 July 1978) is a Northern Irish football manager currently in charge of Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. Kearney joined Ballymena United from Moyola Park in 2002, after father-in-law Kenny Shiels became manager of the club. In 2005, Kearney joined Linfield. On 30 April 2009, Kearney announced his retirement. In May 2009, Kearney was appointed manager of Limavady United. He then became manager of Coleraine in February 2011. Kearney guided Coleraine to the Irish Cup and second place in the NIFL Premiership in 2017–18. Kearney combined managing Coleraine with working as a PE teacher at