Jonsson handed reprieve

12 May 2011 14:00

Eggert Jonsson will be available for Hearts' final match of the season after the Scottish Football Association overturned the midfielder's sending-off at Rangers last Saturday.

Hearts appealed the decision of referee Iain Brines to show Jonsson a straight red card for a tackle on Nikica Jelavic during the 4-0 defeat at Ibrox. The Icelandic midfielder is now set to be available to face Dundee United on Sunday.

A statement on Hearts' official website, www.heartsfc.co.uk, said: "The case was heard by the SFA review panel (on Thursday morning) and it was decided that the red card be rescinded to a caution for unsporting behaviour."

Source: PA