NEIL LENNON is waiting to discover the full details of the alleged breach of discipline which has brought him a charge from the SFA.

The Celtic manager has a suspended three-game touchline ban hanging over him after being found guilty of misconduct at the end of the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hearts 12 months ago.

Lennon referred to this when he carefully chose his words as he criticised referee Bobby Madden for his performance during last weekend's controversial 1-1 draw with St Mirren.

However, earlier in the same game, TV is alleged to have picked up comments from Lennon aimed at Saints skipper Jim Goodwin.

After a recording of this was viewed, Lennon was accused of misconduct.

The charge cites "failure to behave in a responsible manner as an occupant of the technical area by repeated use of offensive, insulting and abusive language".

Lennon has not been offered a fixed suspension and has seven days to respond to SFA compliance officer Vincent Lunny's notice of complaint.

If the case goes to a hearing, it will take place on April 18.

The incident under review was not brought to the attention of the match referee by the fourth official, who was standing between the technical areas.

Goodwin appeared to anger Lennon when he brought down Dylan McGeouch soon after the midfielder had come as a substitute.

The St Mirren captain has since laughed off the incident and said: "Lenny was just protecting his player. He barked a few words at me, and I have no problem with that.

"I'm just happy the Sky microphone wasn't close enough to pick up my unprintable reply, or else I'd be in trouble myself.

"Lenny probably wouldn't have spoken to me again if he had heard my reply, but it was all a bit of football banter and I have no problems at all."

Earlier in the game, Madden showed a red card to Victor Wanyama, a decision which Celtic are appealing.

Lunny has also cited Saints' Esmael Goncalves for the dive which brought the penalty from which his team equalised.