Aye, I'm not sure there is an 'ideal' solution. As I said way back in the thread my 'gut instinct' when I heard the punishments awarded was that they were harsh. I still think that. However, particularly at this time, fines aren't the answer either. No idea what would be better though - play the games later but with a portion of the guys (half?) who were unfit for the first game - and any new signings - omitted? Off the wall, and probably ridiculous, but its a ridiculous situation.
For example, as things stand, were these Appeals to be upheld, then St Mirren v Motherwell could well be played with Saints having strengthened by adding Quaner and Brophy - and Motherwell could be weakened by, for example, Gallagher and Campbell having moved.