The future of St Mirren manager Oran Kearney is in fresh doubt after the club told him not to attend the first day of pre-season training, STV has learned.

The Northern Irishman's relationship with Saints chairman Gordon Scott has broken down following a dispute over Kearney's commute.

The 40-year-old travels to Ballymoney in Northern Ireland every weekend, where his wife and family live.

STV understands Kearney and Scott exchanged frank views over the matter during a meeting last week.

After securing the club's top flight status with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Dundee United last month, the first team squad is due to return for pre-season training on Monday.

Kearney, who was appointed manger of the Paisley club in September last year, quickly established himself as a fans' favourite. He has two years left on his contract.