Hearts withdraw from media events

Hearts have withdrawn all their staff from media events in protest at manager Paulo Sergio being called to appear in front of the Scottish Football Association.

The boss has been the subject of a complaint by the SFA's compliance officer over criticism of referee Iain Brines.

Sergio was disappointed after Brines ruled out a goal Hearts scored against Ayr United earlier this month.

The Edinburgh club have now said that the manager, coaches and players will decline to take part in any interviews until his hearing on Thursday, November 3.