Two-game sanction

MORTON boss Jim Duffy has been handed an immediate two-match touchline ban following his bust-up with Hibs counterpart Neil Lennon.

Duffy received a threematch punishment in total with one of the games suspended until the end of 2017 as a result of his row with Lennon during a goalless draw at Easter Road on March 29.

Duffy admitted a charge of misconduct for entering the Hibs technical area and adopting an “aggressive attitude” towards Lennon. The 57-year-old will be confined to the stand for Ladbrokes Championship games against Ayr and Dunfermline.

Jim Duffy Morton were also fined £500 - with a further £250 fine suspended - after admitting a misconduct charge over t he mass confrontation. Lennon will have his hearing on Tuesday.