Rangers launch Novo appeal

Rangers have confirmed they will appeal against the red card shown to striker Nacho Novo in the 1-0 win at Hibernian on Sunday.

The former Dundee striker was dismissed by referee Willie Young for an incident involving Hibs midfielder Craig Rocastle.

But the Ibrox club are determined to have Novo available for the crucial Bank of Scotland Premier League visit of Celtic on Saturday and have appealed to the Scottish Football Association.

A Rangers statement said: “Rangers can confirm that an appeal will be lodged with the SFA claiming wrongful dismissal pertaining to Nacho Novo during the Hibernian v Rangers match at Easter Road on Sunday, November 14.”