After complaining bitterly about the SFA appeals disciplinary procedure, Hearts have been given the opportunity to overhaul the whole system. The SFA says the club were welcome to propose an amendment to their disciplinary procedures at their annual general meeting at the end of the season.

But any changes would only come into force if backed by more than half of SFA member clubs.

An SFA spokesman said: "Disciplinary procedures are approved by member clubs at the AGM.

"If any member club wishes to bring forward proposals then that, of course, is their right."

In England, appeals are refereed to an independent panel and Hearts could propose the introduction of a similar system in Scotland.