Motherwell have lodged an appeal against the red card shown to defender Cedric Kipre in the 0-0 draw with Celtic.

The Frenchman was sent off for violent conduct by referee Craig Thomson just before half-time after he was alleged to have kicked out at Hoops skipper Scott Brown.

Steelmen boss Stephen Robinson described the decision as "hard to take" following the stalemate.

He said: "Two people coming together. It was nothing. It certainly wasn't a stamp as was indicated as the reason."

Motherwell have now submitted a player reference on behalf of Kipre, citing a case of wrongful dismissal.

The matter will be fast-tracked as a result and a principal hearing will take place on March 22.