Player ratings for Hearts after Rangers defeat as only one player scores a 7

GK – Craig Gordon – 6

Couldn’t do anything about any of the three goals. Made a decent stop from Cedric Itten in the first half with his legs.

DR – Michael Smith – 4

Whether he was a victim of the system or not, Alex Lowry had a field day in the first half with Smith continuously giving him too much room. Moved into the centre of midfield after the break but wasn’t much better.

DC – Toby Sibbick – 5

Was… fine (?) in a back-line which looked surprisingly rattled by a reserve Rangers side. A wee bit too plodding at times when moved into midfield.

DC – Stephen Kingsley – 5

One of the more experienced members in a defence that was embarrassed by a youthful away side. Has to take a share of the blame.

DL – Alex Cochrane – 5

Fewer complaints defensively about Cochrane than Smith on the other side, but wouldn’t go as far as to describe his performance as “good”.

MR – Gary Mackay-Steven – 5

Looked lively and showed belief in trying to run at the opposition but lacked a final ball.

MC – Cammy Devlin – 5

Got a bit lost in the central midfield area. Put in his usual effort but not to much effect and got barked at by Robbie Neilson. Subbed at the break.

MC – Peter Haring – 7

A “good” performance might be a little strong, but he was one of the better members in maroon and got himself on the scoresheet with an excellent finish.

ML – Barrie McKay – 6

Almost played an inch-perfect through pass to himself before the break. Unlucky with a couple of efforts that just flashed beyond the goal. Had another effort he should’ve done better with.

FC – Liam Boyce – 6

Was on the field less than 15 minutes before being forced off with what appeared to be a groin strain, but he looked really sharp in those minutes. All the more reason to worry about