Hearts boss Robbie Neilson thankful Lewis Ferguson missed penalty after ‘dive’
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was relieved that a contentious penalty decision did not cost his side victory as he branded Aberdeen’s Lewis Ferguson a ‘diver’.
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Hearts manager Robbie Neilson says Lewis Ferguson dived for penalty as Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin defends his player
Neilson accused Ferguson of conning referee Steven McLean on 70 minutes, although the Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon saved the Scotland midfielder’s spot-kick.
Hearts tighten grip on third spot after beating Aberdeen
Defenders John Souttar and Stephen Kingsley were on target as Hearts tightened their grip on third spot in the cinch Premiership with a convincing 2-0 victory at home to Aberdeen.
Five Hearts players potentially on Scotland international radar
The national coach has watched the Tynecastle side several times this season, capping goalkeeper Craig Gordon and centre-back John Souttar to date. Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is confident at least three others are also on the radar.
Michael Smith missing for Hearts as Aberdeen visit Tynecastle
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is set to have plenty of options to select from as his side host Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday.
Andy Halliday’s attributes highlighted by Hearts boss after he signs a new deal
Robbie Neilson praised Andy Halliday’s versatility and “top-quality attitude” after the 30-year-old signed a new contract with Hearts until 2024.
Barrie McKay told 'you're next' as Scotland boss Steve Clarke watches Hearts win
By the law of averages, it’s Barrie McKay’s turn. Infact it’s overdue. Hearts’ creative midfielder, full of direct running, with an eye for a pass and a trick or two has laid on six goals this season – joint fourth across the entire cinch Premiership.
Robbie Neilson has his say on St Mirren penalty claim, Hearts striker's challenge and referee's red card call
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson defended referee Greg Aitken, claiming the official had “got all the key decisions right” in a contentious match that saw his capital side emerge as 2-0 victors over 10-man St Mirren.