Ellis Simms scores on his first start as Hearts beat Motherwell
On-loan Everton striker Ellis Simms scored on his first start for Hearts as Motherwell were beaten 2-0 at Tynecastle.
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Liam Boyce will keep taking Hearts' penalties unless Robbie Neilson tells him otherwise
The striker missed a crucial kick in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Celtic at Tynecastle. After a dismal first-half performance which saw them dominated by their visitors and in a 2-0 deficit, Hearts fought themselves back into things with Boyce converting after a Barrie McKay through ball and had Celtic on the ropes when John Beaton pointed to the spot for a handball by Nir Bitton.
Hearts may have just completed jigsaw puzzle - will Hibs, Aberdeen and the rest catch be able to catch them?
Coming off the back of a defeat, there is usually a ceiling on the amount of positivity that can be conjured up.
Forget Reo: £405k-rated Celtic gem with 8 key passes proved Ange is a genius vs Hearts - opinion
Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side headed into Wednesday evening’s Premiership clash against Hearts knowing they would be in for a tough 90 minutes, with Tynecastle far from being an easy place to visit.
Ellis Sims’ Hearts debut praised as Robbie Neilson makes feelings clear over offside goals
Robbie Neilson praised newcomer Ellis Simms after the Everton loanee produced a promising debut just hours after he completed his transfer.
Ange Postecoglou proud of how Celtic handled Hearts fightback at Tynecastle
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised his side’s resilience after they held on for a 2-1 victory over Hearts at a raucous Tynecastle.
'Why such a feeble first-half again?': Hearts fans react to 2-1 win over Celtic at Tynecastle
Reo Hatate and Giorgos Giakoumakis netted for Celtic in a commanding first-half showing. Hearts stepped up a gear after Liam Boyce fired them back into things, but the same player blotted his copybook with a penalty miss which may have earned his side a point.