Dundee off the foot of the table with comeback victory at Hearts
Danny Mullen struck the winner as Dundee came from behind to beat Hearts 2-1 at Tynecastle and move off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table.
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Hearts v Dundee: Ellis Simms pushing to start and John Souttar fit; comeback dates for Michael Smith and Craig Halkett
He played the second 45 minutes as a substitute against Rangers on Sunday and is now a strong contender for a place in the first XI following the 5-0 defeat at Ibrox.
Hearts' Everton loanee Ellis Simms speaks on biggest defeat of career and using Duncan Ferguson advice to bounce back
Sunday’s setback at Ibrox was the biggest drubbing of Ellis Simms’ career but, a player who worked with the indomitable Duncan Ferguson at Everton, he is already looking to how he can rebound from that disappointment with a mood-enhancing performance against Dundee at Tynecastle on Wednesday.
Hearts and Everton relationship explained: how it works and why Duncan Ferguson plays a key role
Football and social heritage dominate the areas surrounding both Tynecastle Park and Goodison. It stands to reason, then, that Everton players should find settling in Gorgie fairly straightforward. Beni Baningime and Ellis Simms are two such examples.
Ellis Simms: Hearts striker on his bond with the fans; playing through the middle; and his Liam Boyce partnership
The 21-year-old Everton attacker moved to Tynecastle a fortnight ago on a loan deal until the end of the season and has already appeared in four matches, scoring once and generally looking a threat for the cinch Premiership side.
Ellis Simms determined to continue forging a strong bond with Hearts fans
Ellis Simms is determined to continue forging a strong bond with supporters after making a positive impact in his first two weeks as a Hearts player.
Robbie Neilson defends Rangers team selection as Hearts boss makes 'different levels' admission
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson was keen to take the positives after Rangers ran riot at Ibrox.
Rangers 5-0 Hearts: Jambos can't contain Rangers but European cushion remains intact
A reaction was guaranteed and so it transpired, yet those in maroon perhaps left Glasgow wondering how this match ran away from them so quickly. They weren’t especially outplayed or outfought in the first half and created enough to trouble their hosts. A ruthless second-half Rangers display put clear daylight between the teams.