Eggert Jonsson appeal lodged
Hearts' letter of appeal and referee Iain Brines' written evidence will now be considered by a three-man panel, who are unlikely to be able to convene until tomorrow.
Jonsson got a straight red in the second half of Hearts' 4-0 defeat at Ibrox on Saturday for a tackle on Nikica Jelavic. Hearts manager Jim Jefferies said the club felt the sending-off was harsh.
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Hide AdHe said: "There were one or two other challenges on the pitch - I'm not saying they were red cards but they weren't any less dangerous. We've looked at it from different angles. It was a foul - his leg has gone through the stride of the player and he's got a touch on the ball. We feel we have a genuine case."