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Lawrence Shankland wanted Aberdeen 'you're fat as f***' truth bomb as Hearts star needed Derek McInnes tough love

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Lawrence Shankland admits in hindsight that Derek McInnes calling him overweight would have been the best thing for him as he reflected on his disappointing Aberdeen spell.

The striker couldn't make the grade at Pittodrie and left having scored zero in 17 games following a move to the north from Queen's Park.

He dropped down the leagues to Ayr United and has rebuilt his career, now Hearts captain in place of Craig Gordon and a Scotland international after stints at the Honest Men, Dundee United and Belgian club Beerschot.

But speaking to Open Goal, Shankland admits some harsh words from Aberdeen boss at the time McInnes would have helped the penny drop quicker.

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