Bobby Zlamal has revealed he clashed with Hearts team-mates over the racist abuse of Glen Kamara from Ondrej Kudela.
The Hearts goalkeeper admits there was some 'explosive' debates over what happened during Rangers 2-0 defeat to Slavia Prague back in March.
Kudela was banned for 10 game for abusing Kamara but has appealed it and is hoping he can still play at the Euros if he wins it this week.
And Zlamal insists he shouldn't be banned but revealed there was little support for his backing of his Czech Republic team-mate within the Tynecastle dressing room.
He explained that many of Robbie Neilson's squad are 'die-hard' Rangers fans and he went head-to-head with them in his debates as he laid into the Ibrox side.
In an interview in his homeland, reported by the Daily Record, he said: "We had a lot of discussion about the match at my club. There are a lot of guys at Hearts who are die-hard Rangers fans.
"Only the racism was discussed. They saw it differently than I did. The subject was quite hot and explosive, now it is calmer.
"No one in Scotland spoke about the tackles, only the racism. I pointed out how the match was played. Aggressive football is standard for Scots, but this went too far.
"Kemar Roofe kicked Ondrej Kolar in the head. It was a clear intention from him because strikers can peripherally see where the goalkeeper is. The apology was nothing.
"The racism was great for Rangers because it covered up all their shortcomings as Slavia beat them. Rangers players are definitely no saints.
"The whole thing annoys me because no one has presented any evidence. Innocent until proved guilty is supposed to be a big thing in the west, but that has not happened. I hope that Ondrej will be able to play in the Euros.
"If he said something racist, I agree with the maximum punishment, but there is no evidence."
