Raging Hearts fans trash badge with X-rated Robbie Neilson message as frustrations grow after Kilmarnock defeat

The Hearts badge on the ground outside Tynecastle has been graffitied with an X-rated message aimed at manager Robbie Neilson.

The Jambos started the season strong but have tailed off in recent weeks to allow Aberdeen back into the race for third place. Their defeat against Kilmarnock on Saturday followed a 3-0 trouncing against the Dons and they have lost four of their last five league games to leave themselves sitting just a point ahead of the Dons who have been resurgent under Barry Robson.

And it seems some fans have taken matters into their own hands with the famous badge on the ground outside the main Tynecastle reception the target of graffiti aimed at boss Neilson. An image shared by fans on social media showed a message written over the badge, seemingly in red chalk, appeared reading 'f*** off Neilson.' Hearts face St Mirren on Saturday before the big derby with Hibs at Easter Road next weekend and Neilson will know two big results are required to appease fans whose frustrations are growing at their form.

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