Hibs' Hughes hit with six-match ban

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EDINBURGH, Feb 19, 2010 (AFP) - Hibs manager John Hughes has been handed a six-match touchline ban for his outburst at the referee during his side's 5-1 defeat in a league game at St Johnstone in midweek.

Hughes was incensed that no action was taken for what he thought was a blatant foul on defender Paul Hanlon in the buildup to the Saints' fourth goal.

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) take into account managers' conduct over the previous two seasons when issuing touchline bans, and Hughes had two run-ins with officials during that period while in charge at Falkirk.

Should Hughes elect not to appeal his suspension - which includes cup games - it will kick in for the March 6 SPL game against Kilmarnock and will end after the scheduled April 3 clash with Celtic.

The SFA also confirmed striker Colin Nish will serve a three-match ban for his sending-off in the same game.

Nish was dismissed for kicking out at Saints defender Michael Duberry and will sit out tomorrow's trip to Motherwell.

He will also miss the SPL game against Kilmarnock and the March 20 Edinburgh derby.