But a statement from the SPL, released this morning, read:"The Board expressed considerable sympathy for the position that Heart of Midlothian FC finds itself in.
We looked in detail at player availability and concluded that the game should proceed as planned."
Robbie Neilson and Steven Pressley have already been ruled out of the Tyncastle clash. With youngster Jason Thomson in line to replace Neilson at right back.
Other big names who are doubtfull include Phil Stamp and Micheal Stewart.