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Hearts have confirmed they will appeal against the two-match touchline ban Csaba Laszlo received over his argument with the fourth official following the 1-1 draw with Aberdeen.

The club received notification of the automatic punishment handed out by the Scottish Football Association after Laszlo was reported by referee Steve Conroy.

A statement revealed the club was preparing the necessary paperwork, which will allow Laszlo to sit in the dugout for Saturday's clash against Celtic at Tynecastle.

The Hearts manager clashed with John McKendrick as the fourth official tried to stop him entering the Tynecastle pitch at the end of the controversial SPL draw.

The former Uganda manager also became involved in a heated exchange with Aberdeen coach Sandy Clark.

The final moments of the match were shrouded in controversy when Conroy reversed a penalty decision for Hearts after he consulted with his assistant.

Conroy had pointed to the spot after Michael Stewart fell under a challenge from Aberdeen goalkeeper Jamie Langfield, but then gave a goal kick.

Laszlo later insisted he had the right to enter the field and was going on to talk to his players, and not Conroy.

Sporting Life / Eurosport