The former Rangers striker sparked Auchlnleck Talbot fury over the tackle which earned him a straight red card - as the 36-year-old was slammed by former top referees.

Hearts will appeal against the red card shown to Kyle Lafferty against Aberdeen in the hope the striker is available to face Hibernian.

Former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty sparked Auchlnleck Talbot fury over the tackle which earned him a straight red card for Johnstone Burgh - as he was slammed by former top ...

Boss Craig Levein feels Kyle Lafferty was unfortunate to be sent off as his Hearts side broke the club's clean sheet record against Aberdeen.

Hearts will appeal the red card shown to Kyle Lafferty against Aberdeen, but the striker will be unable to make his case in person due to the team's winter training camp in Spain.

Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty was dismissed against Aberdeen for this challenge on Graeme Shinnie, with the club failing to overturn the decision. Red card for Hearts' Lafferty stands. Video, 00:00 ...

The enigma that is Kyle Lafferty. When he is good for Northern Ireland, he is very, very good but when he is bad, he is horrid.

Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty is out of the Scottish Cup Edinburgh derby after the SFA rejected his red card appeal.

Hearts are set to appeal the red card issued to Kyle Lafferty in Saturday's goalless draw against Aberdeen.

Former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty sparked Auchlnleck Talbot fury over the tackle which earned him a straight red card for Johnstone Burgh - as he was slammed by former top ...