Raith Rovers: Iain Davidson's discriminatory language hearing adjourned by SFA

Raith Rovers' Iain Davidson sparked an angry reaction following his dismissal

Iain Davidson of Raith Rovers' hearing for allegedly using discriminatory language against Inverness CT striker Nikolay Todorov has been adjourned.

A new date for the defender has yet to be confirmed by the Scottish FA.

Todorov himself faces a hearing on 29 April on a counter charge of "excessive misconduct" in the same Scottish Championship game on 16 March.

The 37-year-old received a five-game ban for two red cards picked up as Caley Thistle won 1-0.

He had been sent off for a heavy challenge on Todorov and Caley Thistle said earlier this week that they will "robustly defend" the Bulgarian.

"Nikolay's conduct on 16 March was entirely exemplary despite the extreme provocation, racist abuse and violence he was subjected to," Caley Thistle said in a statement.

The club have employed solicitor Aamer Anwar to defend Todorov at the SFA hearing.

"Nikolay Todorov vehemently denies that he is guilty of any misconduct," Anwar said in a statement. "He sees the allegations as spurious and believes the facts will speak for themselves at a full hearing."

Rovers said last month they had submitted a letter in defence of 37-year-old Davidson and will contest the charge along with his legal representative, Donald Findlay.

BBC Scotland have approached the Fife club for official comment.