Hearts owner Ann Budge and Hibs chief executive Leeann Dempster have voiced their dismay after three off-field incidents marred Wednesday's Edinburgh derby.

Neil Lennon, the Hibs head coach, was struck with a coin late in the match after appearing to taunt the home support following a disallowed goal.

Earlier in the fixture, Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal was floored after being hit by a fan whilst trying to retrieve the ball from in-front of the away end.

Officials were also targeted, with a man arrested and charged for an assault involving an assistant referee.

Ann Budge, the Hearts owner, called for fellow supporters to expose the culprits behind the "disappointing" scenes at Tynecastle.

She told BBC's Radio 4: "It's a terrific disappointment.

"The only thing we can do is retrospective and that is using the CCTV to identify the individuals and asking our supporters, and this happened last night which is good, to speak up if they see something of this nature happening.

"The majority of supporters don't want these things to happen, and we need to encourage them to help us identify the individuals who are doing it."

Five arrests have already been made following the Tynecastle derby.

Budge urged for lifetime bans to be handed out for those behind the flashpoints, and said action will also be taken after a series of flares were set off on the night.

She added: "We don't want people who do that sort of thing involved in football.

"It brings the whole game into disrepute and a lot of us are working very, very hard to try and improve the situation at football and make it an experience that families can enjoy.

"We really have to do everything we can to ensure this doesn't happen."

Budge continued: "While coin throwing incidents are awful, the other things I feel very strongly about are the pyrotechnics. The number of flares that went off last night was also incredibly disappointing. So I won't be surprised if the authorities take some action.

"From my own point of view, we will be doing everything in our power to identify the individuals involved and take appropriate action."

Hibs head coach Lennon could be seen celebrating Hearts' late goal being ruled out shortly before he was hit with the coin.

Some pundits accused the Northern Irishman of ramping up emotions on the night, with ex-Jam Tarts forward Stephen Elliot branding his actions "idiotic and immature".

Easter Road chief Dempster angrily denied those suggestions, however, and said regardless of Lennon's actions he didn't deserve to be attacked.

She told Talksport: "Irrespective of what a manager does track side he does not deserve to be hit by an object and if others or the league deem any manager's antics to go beyond the realms of what is acceptable then that will be dealt with.

"But remember we are in the entertainment business here as well. I'm sorry I do not support anyone who says the manager having an interaction with supporters in that manner deserves to be hit by an object."

When the presenter suggested entertainment is not about goading opposition supporters, Dempster said: "Well I am going to disagree with you because I don't think that's what he was doing.

"I think you just have to look at the circumstances. Neil said last night we know what the interaction is like when he goes there. And he's human like everyone else."

Dempster said Hibs would try to identify and then stop those responsible from visiting Easter Road.

She added: "We need to first of all speak to police, identify who they are and take the necessary steps.

"The clubs do not have the power to make football banning orders in Scotland, that's not an issue for us but what we can do is stop supporters visiting our grounds and that's exactly what we'll do."

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes said the "embarrassing" scenes at Tynecastle on Wednesday caused damage to the Scottish game.

Asked if the incidents were damaging, he said: "It is, whether it's on talk shows or national TV, it's the first thing that is getting spoken about this morning.

"It's embarrassing, I watched the game when I went home, it was a fantastic atmosphere.

"A derby can bring the best out of people but it can also bring the worst out of people.

"What happened last night really crossed the line, I'm sure the culprits will be dealt with severely.

"It's unsavoury and does nothing for our game when you see images of players, managers and linesmen getting attacked.

"It really is ridiculous."

McInnes dismissed the assertion Lennon had stoked the flames by celebrating Hearts' disallowed goal.

He added: "I also find it ridiculous for people within the game to make comments saying that maybe Lenny brings it on himself.

"That for me is as poor and crass a comment as you can imagine.

"Obviously, you get abuse from fans and give a bit back, it's seen as a bit of banter by the vast majority.

"We don't want robots in the dugout."

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell blasted the 'cowardly' attacks on Lennon, Zlamal and two match officials.

Maxwell voiced his regret that the two clubs involved have been let down by a minority, and said everyone has a responsibility to remove such incidents from the Scottish game.

In a statement, he said: "Like many supporters across the country I took a keen interest in the Edinburgh Derby on Wednesday night.

"There are so many reasons for both clubs to be positive at the moment, such has been their recent success on the pitch.

"So it is with real regret that both have been let down by the actions of a minority of supporters, who crossed the line in what anyone would consider to be acceptable conduct.

"In addition to the well-documented incidents that saw Neil Lennon and Zdenek Zlamal left on the receiving end of cowardly attacks from the stands, I am sorry to confirm that two of our match officials were also struck by objects.

"Knowing the clubs involved as I do, I know no stone will be left unturned - in conjunction with the relevant authorities - to identify the individuals responsible and ensure the relevant steps are taken to leave them in no doubt that such actions will not be tolerated by Scottish football.

"Beyond that, we cannot accept that two assistant referees simply carrying out their duties are put in that position and I would like to commend their commitment and professionalism in seeing the game through to its conclusion.

"I'm sure every supporter with Scottish football at heart will be similarly sickened by the actions of a few that risk tarnishing the reputations of so many.

"We all have a responsibility to drive these sort of actions out of the game that we love."

In a brief statement, an SPFL spokesperson said: "The Edinburgh derby is rightly regarded as one of the most passionate and exciting fixtures in the Scottish football calendar - but a number of incidents last night are not acceptable.

"We await the contents of the SPFL Match Delegate report and will work closely with both clubs and Police Scotland to identify those involved."

PFA Scotland chief executive Fraser Wishart bemoaned the scenes, insisting it feels like "Groundhog Day" as incidents continue to impact the Scottish game.

He said: "It is like Groundhog Day as it seems we are continually having to discuss and address issues like this happening at football grounds across the country.

"After last night's incidents at Tynecastle, we stress again that any form of verbal abuse, violence or the throwing of objects at players and managers needs to be taken seriously and we trust that the authorities will take the appropriate action to ensure that this dangerous practice is stopped.

"The football pitch is a player's place of work and it is not unreasonable for a player, like any other employee, to be able to work with the knowledge that their workplace is indeed a safe environment, free from violence and discrimination and that their health and safety is not at risk.

"PFA Scotland conducted a survey of our members in 2016 as part of a worldwide survey for the World Players Union FIFPro.

"Worryingly, 35% of those players surveyed said they had been threatened by fans (34% on a match day).

"Any form of abuse - verbal or physical - is wholly unacceptable and it is of paramount importance that something is done before someone is seriously hurt or maimed."