Iain Davidson: Raith Rovers defender banned for four games for discriminatory language

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

Raith Rovers defender Iain Davidson has received a four-match ban for using discriminatory language towards Inverness CT striker Nikolay Todorov.

The 37-year-old has been ordered to complete a Fifa e-learning course before being allowed to play again.

Half of his ban is suspended pending a further offence.

Davidson picked up two red cards and a five-game ban in the Scottish Championship match after making a remark following a heavy challenge.

Todorov himself was found not to have committed "excessive misconduct".

Inverness said in a statement they were "delighted" with the outcome of their striker's hearing, adding his conduct was "exemplary despite the extreme provocation, racist abuse and violence he was subjected to."

Davidson's insult sparked a furious response in the match on 16 March, having just been shown a red card for a late tackle on the Bulgarian.

Raith say they have "accepted the decision" of the Scottish FA's independent disciplinary panel "in full".