Hearts extra: Neilson's 3 Musketeers, confidence return, set up for strong end to the season
Hearts increased their lead in third place to 12 months with nine matches remaining, winning 2-0 quite comfortably over Aberdeen at Tynecastle Park.
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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.
Cammy Devlin influence, Scott Brown midfield daze, why John Souttar is going to be a huge miss - How the players fared in Hearts 2-0 Aberdeen
Hearts increased their lead in third place with a confident and comfortable 2-0 win over an Aberdeen side which offered little resistance. The gap between the two in the table now stands at 17 points as the home side near European qualification and the Dons have work to do to reach the top six.
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.
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.
Hearts: Huge treble boost for club as Craig Halkett opens up on his absence
It is understandable that Robbie Neilson is looking forward to this weekend’s trip to Paisley with more optimism, hopeful that his team can put the recent dip in performance levels and results behind them.
Incoming defender John Souttar could be a ‘ready-made replacement’ for Connor Goldson at Rangers
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, incoming defender John Souttar could be a ‘ready-made replacement’ for Connor Goldson should he depart Rangers.